Tag Archives: Switzerland

12 Cafés in Lucerne

Here is a list of Cafés that I have visited so far in Lucerne, each and every place has its own flavour and atmosphere, some are also restaurants while other even offer co-working spaces, include a shop or can be perfectly combined with a visit of a Museum or the Cinema next by (in alphabetical order): Alpineum :Continue reading “12 Cafés in Lucerne”

Beauty of autumn – filling us with wonder

This autumn is teaching me again to marvel, to be astonished, to wonder about the beauty of nature, the beauty of transformation. And, it is inviting me to feel the beauty of being in the present moment – in the here and now. I would stop in front of a tree and look up into itsContinue reading “Beauty of autumn – filling us with wonder”

A new season – a new place: Lucerne

I discover the first SIGNS OF AUTUMN in Ascona, signs of an ending and a new beginning, it’s TIME TO MOVE ON from the South right INTO THE HEART of Switzerland to LUCERNE. The NEW SEASON brings a NEW place, new DISCOVERIES. A moment where all good things come TOGETHER, urban MEETs rural, tradition meetsContinue reading “A new season – a new place: Lucerne”

Once upon a time…

Outdoor laundry. Walking along Ascona‘s lungolago, I come across this testimonial photography. In a time not too long ago, women were washing clothes in lakes and rivers even here in Switzerland. It brings back memories of many other places in the world, where I have seen women (and even men) doing their “outdoor laundry”. TheContinue reading “Once upon a time…”

A more intimate sunlight

“Here the sun shines more intimately…” “Hier scheint die Sonne inniger…” …wrote the most famous German author Hermann Hesse about the Ticino where he lived for more than 40 years. I just found this quote and I think it suits very well the pictures I started putting together. Pictures from the past weeks, taken duringContinue reading “A more intimate sunlight”

Postcard from Ascona

Buongiorno da Ascona! Ascona is a sunny, calm and colorful place in the Southern Part of Switzerland, in Ticino. It spreads a peaceful atmosphere with an artistic flavour along the lungolago – circus artists, painters, actors and musicians brighten up the scene during the evening hours. While meandering through the narrow alleys you can visitContinue reading “Postcard from Ascona”

A little bit of Myanmar in Locarno

Spending days in the beautiful Ticino allows me to discover Switzerland’s South during summertime. It’s wonderful. There are plenty of things to do and see and a bit of dolcefarniente to live. In a very spontaneous moment, I look at the program of the international film festival in Locarno and discover a perfect movie forContinue reading “A little bit of Myanmar in Locarno”

New horizons?! >>> Summer break

Dearest reader, It’s been exactly 3 years since I embarked on my viafranziska-journey! Amazing! First and foremost, thanks so much for being part of it – it touches me to see that people from all over the world come across my blog and appreciate pictures and texts and accompany me in that way on myContinue reading “New horizons?! >>> Summer break”

A story of change: The shoe saleswoman.

It is Monday, one day before my first formal job interview after a long time. I am in Zurich and go to that particular shoe shop called “Peter & Vreni“. I’ve known it since my past years in the city and somehow always liked it. I am confident that I will find the right shoesContinue reading “A story of change: The shoe saleswoman.”