It’s Désalpe Time
I love to measure our time in Switzerland by its yearly seasonal festivals and now, as summer draws…
Paper & Party Love
A huge welcome to our new expat mumpreneur Carla Rippstein, founder of stationery website Paper & Party Love. Just…
L’Asticot in Geneva
The story of Swiss ethical label L’Asticot began in 2009, when young mums Christie and Danièle put their creative pencils…
What’s On in September
The summer holidays have flown by so fast we barely had time to dry out our bathing suits.…
Buvette de la Plage
Sadly, the time has come for la rentrée and I can assure you there are quite a few…
What’s On in August
The best season of the year is in full swing, whether you’ll be away or spending more time…
Beat the Heat
When a heatwave (“canicule” in French) hits, what you need is some water fun to keep the little…
A Midsummer Night at the Bains
A local treasure with a long history dating back to 1872, the Bains des Pâquis hold a special place in…
Surfing in Geneva
You’ve done it all: walked the cobbled streets of the old town, taken a photo with your arm…
Geneva Summer Festival
Now that summer is in full swing, the time has come to celebrate Geneva’s Summer Festival, known as…
A Swiss Bestseller
For me, summer isn’t really summer without a gripping read to delve into on those balmy evenings when…
Dahlias in Bloom
The summer scenery along Lac Léman is undoubtedly one of the most charming sights Switzerland has to offer,…
View From the Treetops
If your children are as energetic as mine and you’re running out of ideas of what to do,…
Summer is CinéTransat
Whoever said there’s no fun to be had in Geneva as everything is just too expensive has probably…
What’s On in July
The kids’ summer holidays have started, I can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by !…
Brunch in the Sun
The summer weather we were all waiting for has finally arrived, so what better time to post our…
Swiss Mumpreneurs at Hiboutique
As you might have guessed, we love to surf the net here at Geneva Family Diaries. A few…
Diabolo Festival
If your children are aged between 2 and 10 years-old, free up your diary for the Diabolo Festival in…
Lilabloom Notebooks
There’s nothing more inspiring than listening to the life story of other expat mums who, like us, have braved…
The Thrill of the New
A press day at the swanky, newly-opened Hotel N’vY Geneva was a great opportunity to discover some fab 2013-2014 collections…
The Atila4Child Clothing Sale is on!
Here at Geneva Family Diaries we’re great fans of Atila 4 child‘s gorgeous creations, so I jumped for…
What’s On in June
Although it doesn’t feel like it yet, summer is finally here and we’re all still hoping for a…
Best Thai Bistro in Meyrin
First of all, I have to thank Italian expat Francesco for mentioning the Aéro Bistro to me during dinner…
All New Caribateens
There are changes ahead for this year’s edition of the Caribana music festival, which takes place from the 5th…
Butterfly World
Papillon was the first French word my little girl said, shortly followed by maman! Since Little Miss Cutie…
Expat Dadpreneurs: Roel
Our latest entrepreneurial inspiration comes from expat dad Roel van Gasselt, a Dutch father-of-two who moved to Carouge five…
C’est l’Aventure !
It is a truth universally acknowledged that – even on the rainiest of days – little ones will…
A Weekend at Legoland
Living in Geneva can be the gateway to some fantastic family holidays in Switzerland and Europe: you can…
Mini Chefs in Coppet
A huge thank you to South African expat Tamryn Gernandt, founder of Mini Chefs in Coppet for contributing this…
A Perfect Spot for a Picnic
Ever the optimist, I decided to blog about one of our favourite family picnic spots in the area…
Books in the Park
The 9th edition of the Festival livre et petite enfance will take place on the Promenade des Bastions in…
Swiss Style Fish & Chips
The family and I came across the Restaurant la Nautique in Nyon a few weeks ago, completely by chance. It…
What’s On in May
The month of May is here, let’s hope the weather will soon be back on track & bring…
Night at the Museum
La Nuit des musées de Genève & “after en famille” will be taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday…
Les Enfants Terribles
Les Enfants Terribles in Geneva is one of the city’s coolest design boutiques & bar-cafés. I popped in recently,…
A Cat at the Opera
Geneva Grand Théâtre is synonym with great cultural shows for the whole family. The latest treat they have in…
A Garden Market Fit for Kings
Do you love gardening ? Are your green fingers itching to get started on this spring’s new seedlings…
A Perfect Spring Getaway
The Swiss town of Thun is a real gem and the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. This small town is…
Camping in Bern
A camping weekend in Bern is a wonderful option if you have children and would like to discover a…
Café Brocante with Style
I have to thank lovely Paola from Uzume for introducing me to Le Coup de Girafe in Geneva’s Eaux-Vives. Tucked…
Swiss Museum of Games
Housed in a beautiful 13th century castle and surrounded by an outdoor games trail as well as a fab playground,…
Gift of Love
Who doesn’t love buying gifts for a new baby ? It’s not always easy to get it right, though,…
A Tribute to Women
Within minutes of meeting Paola Limonta, one half of the Geneva-based Swiss jewellery design team Uzume Spirit, I developed…
Organic Fruit with a Local Accent
One of the things I missed the most when we first moved to Geneva was all the healthy…
Springtime in Carouge
Part exciting showcase of contemporary street art, part unadulterated fun for all ages, the Festival de Printemps Carougeois is…
It’s Party Time!
Although we’ve already blogged about planning your little one’s birthday party, when we came across the fab services…
What’s On in April
Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…
Chocolate Heaven
If you have a weakness for Swiss chocolate and the thought of a smooth, velvety cup of hot chocolate…
Bringing History to Life
A new permanent exhibition “Noblesse Oblige – Life at the Château” will open at the Château de Prangins (VD) on Saturday…