Swiss tourism focusing on quality – and eco-awareness
Following the recent 15 percent drop of the Euro to the Swiss franc making neighbouring Eurozone countries cheaper, Swiss tourism is seeking ways of alleviating the extra costs while embracing more long-term and innovative...
Guide to Working and Living Abroad: Staying Sane and Odd Things to Pack
This blog by Valerie Oliphant was first posted on the Peace and Conflict Development Network (PCDN) site with useful hints on how to operate abroad. It was re-published by The Essential Edge 14 June,...
Cormatin: A Step into French History
In this piece by Janet Hill, The Essential Edge looks at Burgundy.
CLUNY, France -- I think I was one of those kids who always day-dreamed about living in a castle one day. You know...
Don’t waste that weekend: 10 rules for fabulous day trips
A friend once defined the perfect outing as one that includes natural beauty, culture, fun and family. So why be afraid of doing anything out of the ordinary? Why spend the weekend paying bills...
Derborence: from disaster zone to birders’ paradise
Day suddenly changed to deep night Disaster came twice: two landslides in 1714...
