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In Switzerland Know your Metric System
A word to Americans, brush up on your Metric System before you come to Switzerland, or go anywhere in Europe. Things here, especially food, are sold using metric system measurements. Fruit is measured in grams. Beer is in deciliters on the menu. Just knowing the basics and some conversion formulas will help keep you out…
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The Swiss Grand Tour: 3 day, 5 day, and 8 day Itineraries
We’ve had a lot of visitors during our stay in Switzerland. Of course they have asked us for our recommendations of fun places to see and things to do here. After 18 months of sketching out itineraries for them I’ve put 3 up here for you. All 3 of these tours assume that you will…
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Basel Schoggiweggli – A Breakfast Bread with Chocolate Chunks
Ah, the glorious Schoggiweggli. How we have loved you. Schoggiweggli are a perfect snack. Little buns the size of an American dinner roll that are studded throughout with just the right amount of chocolate. They are not too sweet, just a hint salty, and the dark chocolate they contain add a quality you just can’t…
Mindy Carlson 