From Paris to Zurich

No major sights, no large green spaces, not in the center or by the Seine: Except for those arriving at Gare du Nord or Gare de l’Est, the 10th arrondissement isn’t on most tourists’ itineraries. What a mistake! It’s easily one of the coolest arrondissements. Paris’ buzziest neighborhood Admittedly, the area around the two train […]

When I was an au pair in Spain, my host mother read a book on Swiss etiquette (the family was about to relocate to Zurich), which made her nervous about the move. She had read about a bunch of annoying rules, like that it’s forbidden to flush the toilet after 10 pm and that if […]

You might’ve heard of the superstition surrounding the bust of the singer Dalida, erected in her honor on the square that bears her name in Montmartre. It’s said that caressing her breasts will bring you many years of good luck, especially in your love life. As you can imagine, this particular area has received a […]

There are over 300 metro stations in Paris, and while some are designed to get on our nerves (the labyrinthine Châtelet station comes to mind), others are worth a stop for their unique aesthetics alone. Here are our top five of the most stunning metro stations (from the inside, the most beautiful metro entrances would […]

You don’t need to know these ten fun facts before visiting Zurich, but it’s always useful to learn, even if it’s just to impress your crush at the next raclette party with your extensive understanding of all things Helvetic. And here’s another fun fact for you: You don’t have to spend hours researching your trip […]