Oswaldo Royett

  Nestled amidst the breathtaking Swiss Alps, Saint Moritz stands as a testament to elegance, luxury, and natural beauty. Beyond its renowned glamour, this picturesque town harbors unbelievable truths that add depth and intrigue to its allure. Let’s unveil the top 10 astounding revelations about Saint Moritz that will leave you utterly captivated.  1. Pioneering Winter Tourism  Saint Moritz proudly claims the title of being the birthplace of winter tourism. Over 150 years ago, this charming town transformed into a winter wonderland when hotelier Johannes Badrutt made a bet with his summer guests. He promised them a delightful experience in the winter, and thus began the legacy of skiing, snowboarding, and the world’s first curling tournament, marking Saint Moritz as a pioneer in winter sports.  2. Two-Time Olympic Host  Imagine a place so enchanting that it hosted the Winter Olympics not once, but twice! Saint Moritz made history by hosting the Winter Olympics i...

  While many couples wish to spend their honeymoons soaking up the sun on a sandy beach, it isn’t for everyone. Switzerland certainly isn’t know for its beaches, but its fascinating landscape and charming cities make for undoubtedly romantic adventures, no matter the time of year. Whether you’re looking to hit the slopes or stay curled up by a fire gazing out at snowy mountain tops, these Switzerland honeymoon destinations are also the perfect capstone to a winter wedding for those not afraid of a little chill. 1) Bernese Oberland For the couple who has spent many dates hiking, skiing or snowboarding, a honeymoon in the Bernese Oberland would be the perfect homage to your relationship. This region is home to countless treks with any scenery you could ask for, from castles perched on the banks of bright blue lakes to waterfalls cascading from jagged mountains. Ski resorts pepper the entire region, providing you easy access to some of the best slopes in the world by day and a luxurio...

If you asked 100 people to list Switzerland’s official languages, most of them would rattle off German, French, and Italian without a second thought. But then they would pause. If they’ve heard of Romansh, it’s not a name that they’ve retained. Switzerland has four national languages: Swiss German, French, Italian and Romansh. 64% of the population speaks German as a first language, with another 23% speaking French. Roughly 8% speak Italian, and less than one percent speak Romansh. (Note: these numbers do not add up to 100%, simply because immigrants often speak other native languages). Romansh is only spoken in a few valleys in the southeastern Alps but is one of four national Swiss languages. It is a national language, but not an official language. In fact, there are five regional dialects of Romansh divided up into Sursvilvan, Sutsilvan, Surmiran, Puter and Vallader and all five dialects are present in Canton Graubünden. When the Romans conquered the area in about 15 B.C.E., they La...

​ ​ From baker to banker, Swiss workers earn salaries that must be put into perspective. Like anywhere in the world, salaries in Switzerland vary depending on factors like education, experience and location. Each year,  canton Zurich’s Office for Economy and Labour publishes a guide outlining salaries for nearly every profession imaginable. This year’s 800-page  Lohnbuch 2017 (in German) compiles salary data such as minimum suggested wages plus typical salary ranges based on age and experience. You can learn more about working conditions in Switzerland in  swissinfo.ch’s guide to salarie s , which covers everything from pay and deductions to contracts and working hours. While the figures might seem high – especially in some branches – it’s important to remember that Switzerland also has a high cost of living. For example, people spend about a third of their income on rent alone. Source: swissinfo.ch

Last year Tag Heuer made headlines for releasing the most expensive Android Wear device and this year they’re following that up with another similarly priced. While we were going to have to wait until tomorrow to hear more about the watch, TAG Heuer accidentally released information about the new Connected Modular 45 Watch online early… First spotted by Droid-Life, the Connected Modular 45 Watch will come featuring a 45 mm watchface, Android Wear 2.0, NFC, GPS, will be water-resistant to 50 meters, have an AMOLED display with 4GB of RAM, an ambient light sensor, a battery that should make the watch last more than 24 hours, and will be powered by an Intel CPU. The standout feature for the Connected Modular 45 Watch comes from the “modular” part of the watch’s name. This is because not only will you be able to change out the device’s watchband, lugs, and buckle, but you will also be able to swap out the Connected smartwatch module and replace it with...