I’m a sucker for art museums. I would trade the most beautiful churches, the finest historical museums or the best shopping deals for a visit to an art museum any day of the week. But the MAAT, Lisbon’s newest museum, isn’t just another art space. Designed by the architect Amanda Levete, the MAAT is a… Read More Photo essay: MAAT, Lisbon’s newest museum is a work of art
2016 was my third year as an expat in Switzerland and a year of some big changes in my life. In 2016, I moved to a new house closer to Zurich, started a new job and continued to improve my German – or the seemingly never ending process of learning German. I also decided… Read More My 2016 year in review + resolutions for 2017
I love Christmas in Switzerland. Actually, I think Christmas is my favorite time of the year in Switzerland. Well, I always dreamed of having a white Christmas, and now (sometimes) I do. But with or without snow, Christmas in Switzerland is always a big deal. From late November on, wherever you go, you can’t help… Read More 6 signs it’s Christmas in Switzerland
I always say that living abroad and starting a new life from scratch in a new place away from home feels a lot like being born again. Except this time you may have to let go of some of your old beliefs about life and the world itself. But how exactly living abroad is like… Read More 6 reasons why living abroad is like being born again
For many people doing a cruise is the dream of a lifetime. For others, especially the so called independent travelers, any kind of organized trips, including cruise ships, is something to be avoided at all cost. I particularly like to think we should try everything once (at least as far as traveling is concerned!) before… Read More To cruise or not to cruise? Pros and cons
My boyfriend and I had a week off on late October and after some thought about possible travel destinations we decided ourselves for a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea. While he had already done a small cruise some years ago, for me this would be a first time experience. And I had great expectations about… Read More On board a cruise ship for a week
It’s a rainy day in St. Gallen. Or should I say, just a regular spring day in Switzerland. But we don’t let the weather stop us from discovering this small city in the vicinity of Lake Constance and its rich history and culture. And neither should you. From the Abbey district to an extensive range… Read More St. Gallen in the rain
We visited Freiburg last fall, on a Sunday day trip from Zurich. Considered the warmest and sunniest place in Germany, the city lived up to its title, with its many squares and cafes buzzing with locals and tourists enjoying the October sun. Located in the south-west of the country, Freiburg is best known for its old… Read More Freiburg: Welcome to sunny Germany!
Switzerland does not lack natural wonders or beautiful cities. But its capital is certainly one of the most interesting swiss towns and, personally, one of my favorites. Although not the biggest city in Switzerland (it’s actually only the fourth most populous), Bern is the de facto capital of the country as the house of the… Read More Top 6 things to do in Bern
My first post on the blog was about 5 things I miss about Portugal being an expat in Switzerland. Little things I never thought I would miss about my homeland, but that I really do. But the truth is after almost 3 years living in Heidi’s country there’s also some things I miss about… Read More 5 things I miss about Switzerland when I’m in Portugal
Finding Heidi 