Vivian Maier: A life through the viewfinder
A decade ago, experts and the general public were surprised by the impressive photographic work of a previously unknown artist
HR Giger’s Alien in the Castle
The dark nightmare worlds of the surrealist artist from films such as Alien, Dune and Poltergeist live on in the HR Giger Museum. A visit is a must for science fiction fans and a test of courage for everyone else
Bénichon, Kilbi? Definitely Fribourg!
The Kilbi is a festival celebrated in the canton of Fribourg and is one of Switzerland’s living traditions. The cuchaule, a brioche with saffron, is the queen of the festive menu
From the alpine pasture to the sheep retreat
It’s a tradition for the bucket list: summer grazing dates back to the Middle Ages and has UNESCO status. In Switzerland, it is actively practiced and yet under threat
Detroit Institute of Arts
The DIA has a collection of around 65,000 works, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive art collections in the United States
Strong women
On our travels, we often meet women with exciting CVs and unusual professions that require creativity, courage and perseverance
Mackinac Island in Lake Huron
The ban on automobiles made the Michigan island a place of longing 150 years ago. The ride into the past begins with a trip in a speedboat
Chicago Riverwalk & Pedway
There are over 400 skyscrapers in Chicago. In addition to the architecture above ground, there are remarkable constructions below ground. About two attractions that are exclusively for pedestrians
Made in Chicago: Snacks & Sweets
Nobody has to eat in fast food chains in Chicago. Three food tips that combine food with culture and history. From fictional sandwich shops to the Queen of Chicago
Charlevoix: Rich in stone and beautiful
Charlevoix confidently calls itself The Beautiful. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there is no doubt that this place is rich as a stone. And there are two reasons for this
Living in the lighthouse
Mission Point Lighthouse is a very special vacation spot. The vacation apartment in an exposed location can only be rented by those who apply to be a temporary lighthouse keeper. The job is particularly popular with women
The grim secret of the Tellerrand stories
I woke up from a terrible nightmare. In it, the authentic Tellerrand stories were just hallucinations of an artificial intelligence, and I was the celebrated sorcerer’s apprentice who is even proud of it [Watch the AI-generated video]
