What’s On in November-December 2018
All too soon the days have started drawing in, leaves are falling and the air carries a chilly hint of…
L’Envie – New Wine Bar
Looking for a new place to meet with friends for a drink and some tapas after work or…
Carnival Celebrations 2018
Carnival celebrations are so popular across Switzerland and France that it would be a shame to miss out…
What’s On in December 2017
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Schilliger’s Winter Wonderland
Every year, Schilliger’s home depo and garden centre in Gland pulls all the stops to create a magical…
Sunday Brunch: Latest Openings
The last few months have seen a flurry of new restaurants and gastro pubs openings in the region, serving up…
Garden Centre Café
Opened a couple of years ago but recently renovated, the Café Agnès at Schilliger Garden Center in Gland…
The Afternoon Tea Co.
Camilla, an expat mother of three and passionate baker, moved from London to Switzerland in 2010. After the…
Burgers by the Beach
The number of gourmet food trucks in the Geneva region has increased tenfold in the last few years,…
Buvette du parc des Rocailles
A quick shout-out for all foodies out there, looking to make the most of the glorious summer sunshine…
Le Petit Cap: Lakeside Café
Since the major revamp of its high street, the small lakeside town of Rolle (VD) has become even more…
Plage de Promenthoux
Make the most of the last few weeks of summer and spend the day at Promenthoux beach with…
Photography Treasure Hunt
Don’t miss the first ever photography treasure hunt for children, which will take place at the Geneva Botanical…
Tea Time at Laduree
If macaroons are you weakness and you dream of a relaxed, civilized Wednesday afternoon with the little ones…
Carnival 2017
Carnival celebrations are so popular across Switzerland and France that it would be a shame to miss out…
Le Refuge de Florimont
Following on from our previous post about the best fondue restaurants in and around Geneva here’s a recent discovery…
Living Room Bar & Kitchen
Back from last week’s press launch of the brand new Living Room Bar & Kitchen at the Hotel de la Paix…
House of Fairies
Launched in March 2016 by Danish expat mum Benedicte Krüger Nielsen, House of Fairies is a great online shop stocking some…
What’s On in December 2016
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Alma Restaurant
In the last couple of years, Peruvian cuisine has taken the London restaurant scene by storm and, in all…
Augustine et Balthazar
Being pulled in all directions (sometimes quite literally, and by three sets of tiny, sticky hands), I don’t…
What’s On in September 2016
The summer holidays have flown by so fast and it’s time to go back to our routines but…
Water Fun in Divonne
This is going to be an extra short, snippety post to share some photos of the brand new…
What’s On in July 2016
The kids’ summer holidays have started — can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by, can you? Whether…
Hic et Nunc
When it comes to best-kept foodie secrets in the Vaud region, pop-up fish & chips bar ‘Hic et…
What’s On in June 2016
Summer is finally here & the countdown to the family holidays has begun. Here’s our monthly list of events in…
A Roman Holiday
Did you know that the lakeside town of Nyon in Canton Vaud is over 2,000 years old? Founded…
Simply Theatre
Simply Theatre is celebrating 10 years this year as Switzerland’s premier English speaking performing arts training school and…
Habitat Suisse
Following the success of their pop-up store in Geneva (now closed for refurbishment but set to re-open in…
What’s On in May 2016
The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…
Easter Events & Activities 2016
Easter is just around the corner, so if you’re in town during the Easter break take a look…
What’s On in March 2016
Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with exciting outings…
Carnival Events
Carnival celebrations are so popular across Switzerland and France that it would be a shame to miss out…
What’s On in January 2016
Still recovering from ringing in the new year with friends and family? Same here, hence the late posting…
A Historical Brasserie
Much to our delight, last week we were invited by Le 49 Rhône restaurant to try a few signature dishes from…
What’s On in December 2015
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Free Christmas Activities
Here’s a brief list of fun Christmas activities you can enjoy with your little ones in the coming…
Reach for the Stars
Small but perfectly formed, the Musée d’Histoire des Sciences is one of Geneva’s coolest museums, especially if you…
What’s On in November 2015
All too soon the days have started drawing in, leaves are falling and the air carries a chilly hint of…
Swiss Bricks
Nestled in the elegant gardens of the Domaine de Penthes, the Musée des Suisses dans le Monde is about to…
Central Park
Possibly one of the best (and largest!) playgrounds outside Geneva, the Avenue de la Gare espace de jeux in…
Halloween Events
Here’s a run-through of the most spooktacular Halloween events coming up this October. Keep checking the list below as…
Cézanne For Kids
If you missed the “Ô Cézanne” art exhibition at the Espace des Inventions in Lausanne last February, you’ll be happy…
What’s On in October 2015
Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking our listings regularly as we will…
House of Creativity
If you have little ones aged 6 months to 6 years-old, don’t miss the grand opening of the…
Fresh From the Farm
If you enjoyed our previous post about unmanned farm shops and started sourcing more of your groceries from a…
Playgrounds in Geneva, Vaud & Lausanne
The city of Geneva boasts a grand total of over 85 playgrounds, which include great playing fields like those…
What’s On in September 2015
The summer holidays have flown by so fast and it’s time to go back to our routines but…
What’s on in August 2015
The best season of the year is in full swing, whether you’ll be away or spending more time…