Crisp blue skies, fresh mountain air and dozens of balloons floating above Gstaad – this is the annual hot air balloon festival. Parmigiani is famous for their beautiful and elegant timepieces manufactured at their Fleurier headquarter. Founded by Michel Parmigiani, the watchmaker constructs their watches entirely at their headquarters at Fleurier. Their sophisticated timepieces, Read More

  Ok,  before we start let’s just clarify – Are you a Vegetarian? If the answer is yes and you have no immediate plans to change this, don’t bother continuing to read. Au-Gust is no place for vegetarians however the menu might have a Vegetarian turn away from faith – but more about that, Read More

  What better place to celebrate a fabulous 2014 and a fantastic new year to come than in Gstaad! The charming village turns into complete frenzy at new year’s eve and you’ll find the international jet set flocking here. Restaurants, bars and clubs are fully booked and you’ll better reserve well in advance if you want to, Read More

Not a first timer in New York it was my first visit in December. New York emanates a very special charme in the festive season. Everything is beautifully decorated and you’ll listen to Christmas tunes in virtually every store. If you are not in the mood for Christmas yet I recommend a weekend in, Read More

        With Christmas around the corner, the hunt for the perfect gifts has begun.  While I was in Paris for work  I decided to combine pleasure with pleasure and explore the fantastic shopping opportunities in the city of love.  And for those with a guilty conscious at the prospect of spending an entire, Read More

What better way to spend a girls weekend than with a road trip to Italy! My mom and I had a fabulous time in Verona, Venice and Milan. Read about it here:  Home to Romeo’s and Julia’s famous balcony and the Arena, adorable Verona is a definite must visit in its own right. While, Read More

      It might be the light, the blue water, the romantic alleys or the many canals – there is something about Venice that is simply magical. The world’s capital of romance attracts millions of tourists from all over the world and in high season the city is so packed that you constantly, Read More

Travel Review Seoul Seoul, South Korea’s bubbly, vibrant capital is home to nearly 11 million Koreans. While Seoul might not instantly wow you the way Hong Kong or Bangkok do, it is difficult to escape its vitality and trendy vibe. Hastily rebuilt after the Korean war, most of Seoul can best be described as functional rather, Read More