Best of… Geneva Summer (Part 1)
The snow is slowly melting and the sun is getting back its bite, so that can only mean one thing… Summer. If you haven’t experienced a Geneva summer, get ready, it’s hands down my favourite time of year (that could have something to do with the fact I am from Queensland, Australia). We have come … Continue reading
Bains des Pâquis
There’s nothing more relaxing then spending a day by the lake, but with winter on its way, one needs to seek refuge from the cold, my favourite hiding place… Bains des Pâquis. Not just a great summer destination, Bains des Pâquis is the perfect spot to escape the cold and take in the beautiful surrounds. … Continue reading
Weekend suggestions
Any regular commuters on the TPG will be more then familiar with the Genève Servette Hockey Club. This may appear to be an obvious suggestion, but it took me over a year to actually get myself to a game, and I am so glad I did!! With a regular line up of weekend home games, … Continue reading
Dear Geneva Road Trips
Being in the heart of Europe we are only a matter of hours away from so many amazing destinations. Over the last few weeks we have been packing the car and heading off on the great open road to some of the magical places surrounding us. Dear Geneva road trips, is a list of the … Continue reading
20G Vins Natures et Rares
In recent weeks I have been indulging in wine, with access to such variety it is hard not to. In a bid to increase my wine knowledge (it is on my bucket list to complete an extensive wine course) I have been investigating wine tasting and have been experimenting with different blends and regions. Wine … Continue reading
Salam be Lafa – La Galette de la Paix
One of the highlights of my weekends is to wander through the food markets in either Carouge or Plain Palais, taking in the delicious smells and fabulous variety of produce (and spending a small fortune on brunch, afternoon tea or some other between meals excuse to eat). Having learnt the hard way, shopping on an … Continue reading
Casa Mozzarella
One of the many benefits of living in Switzerland is the access to amazing cheese, whether it be the mild, buttery taste of Emmental or the melt-in-your mouth deliciousness that is the local Tomme Vaudoise, cheese is everywhere and consumed heavily (with an average of over 21kg consumed annually per inhabitant) and according to Swissmilk, … Continue reading
Vert Bouteille
After a massive day sight-seeing with my family (they are visiting from Australia), I wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle of Downtown Geneva and head somewhere quiet and relaxing but quintessentially European, cue Carouge. Having spent many weeks wandering the streets of Carouge creating my mental travel guide for when the family … Continue reading
Sunday adventures
Just when we thought the summer was over, we were blessed with a truly beautiful weekend and what better way to enjoy the last of the sunny weather then to explore the beautiful nature that surrounds us. On Sunday we decided to set off into the forest near Jonction. We followed the river to the … Continue reading
Dear Geneva’s adventures at Nuit des Bains
Just a few snapshots from Dear Geneva’s adventures at Nuit des Bains.
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