L’Envie – New Wine Bar
Looking for a new place to meet with friends for a drink and some tapas after work or…
Garden Centre Café
Opened a couple of years ago but recently renovated, the Café Agnès at Schilliger Garden Center in Gland…
Le Refuge de Florimont
Following on from our previous post about the best fondue restaurants in and around Geneva here’s a recent discovery…
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…
Free Summer Activities
In addition to our previous post about enjoying Geneva for free, we have more tips for you on the best…
What’s On in July 2015
The kids’ summer holidays have started — can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by, can you? Whether…
What’s On in June 2015
Summer is finally here & the countdown to the family holidays has begun. Here’s our monthly list of events in…
Les Puces de Nyon
If you love scouring flea markets for unique finds, don’t miss the next Puces de Nyon market, which takes…
Lakefront Family Dining
The mighty downpour of the last few days calls for some cheering up, so here’s a personal recommendation…
What’s On in May 2015
The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…
What’s On in April 2015
Spring is finally here to stay and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled…
What’s On in March 2015
Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with…
Carnival 2015
Carnival celebrations are so popular across Switzerland and France that it would be a shame to miss out…
What’s On in February 2015
From skiing with the tiddlers to enjoying a delish family Sunday brunch, we’ve posted our favourite tips for a great family…
What’s On in January 2015
Still recovering from ringing in the new year with friends and family? Same here, hence the late posting…
What’s On in December 2014
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Christmas Sparkle
With snow-capped mountains, world-renowned Xmas markets and cozy wooden chalets so close to home, Switzerland is one of…
Alpine Fun at Basseruche
Just a few weeks ago we spent a lovely day-out with friends at the Basseruche in St-Cergue (VD), a cozy restaurant…
What’s On in November 2014
Here’s our events listings for the month of November, remember to keep checking these listings regularly as we…
What’s On in October 2014
Here’s our events listings for the month of October, remember to keep checking these listings regularly as we…
What’s On in August 2014
The best season of the year is in full swing, whether you’ll be away or spending more time…
Pirates Ahoy
Nyon Plage is now fit for budding pirates! After its recent renovation, the Plage communale des Trois-Jetées in Nyon features…
What’s On in July 2014
The kids’ summer holidays have started, I can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by! Whether…
B is for Brasserie
We’ve already talked about B Com Brasserie on our facebook page and in our post about child-friendly restaurants, but the feedback…
IGusti of Nyon
Yes, plenty has already been written about gelato on this blog but when we accidentally come across a new place…
What’s On in May 2014
The month of May is here with so many exciting family events you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s our…
Tell Me a Story
The Festival La Cour des Contes in Plan-les-Ouates is one of my favourite spring festivals in Geneva. For ten days,…
Just Dance
Spring is in the air & (very likely) in your step so dust off your dancing shoes because…
Forestland
A classic family haunt facing the Lac de Divonne, Forestland might be nothing new under the sun for many expats…
Twice the Fun
We’ve already posted about the “Ô Cézanne” exhibition at the Espace de la Jeunesse in Lausanne but when we actually…
Easter at PAKOMUZé 2014
The 9th edition of “PâKOMUZé” is back this year to keep us & our little munchkins entertained during the…
Fi-Fon-Fan: Festival des Enfants
The 9th edition of the Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève, running from the 4th to the 13th…
Sunday Breakfast with a Difference
The Am Stram Gram theatre in Geneva has come up with a fantastic idea to liven up those lazy…
Pizza for Two?
You know the exhilarating feeling you get when a family member/trusted friend offers to look after your little…
Win Tickets to Expo Juniors
If you’re looking for a fun day-out for the whole family, with plenty of creative and educational activities, parades,…
What’s On in March 2014
Spring is almost here and the list of events in Geneva, Vaud and nearby France is filled with…
Indoor Playcentres
Considering we still have so many rainy days ahead of us, I reckoned a post about indoor play…
French-Style Steak & Chips
Recently opened, L’Entrecôte Mademoiselle in Divonne-les-Bains is a great place to enjoy French-style steak & chips at a reasonable price. The…
Snake, Rattle & Roll
As my boys are currently going through a snakes phase while their little sister is obsessed with apple-eating…
What’s On in February 2014
From skiing with the tiddlers to enjoying a delish family Sunday brunch, we’ve posted our favourite tips for a great family…
Au Boeuf Rouge
A couple of weeks before Christmas Expat Husband and I managed to sneak out for lunch without the…
Robinson Crusoe in Geneva
Daniel Defoe’s adventure classic “Robinson Crusoe” will be brought to the stage by the young performers at the…
Cézanne for Families
A fantastic new exhibition will be opening at the Vallée de la Jeunesse in Lausanne on the 11th of February…
All Aboard
This weekend the little pirates & I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Musée du Léman in Nyon. Recently…
Mummenschanz for Families
The new year has kicked off and – if you’re planning ahead for the coming months – don’t…
What’s On in January 2014
I can’t believe how fast 2013 has flown by, can you? Now that January 2014 is here, we’ve got our…
The Botanic Experience
Is your Xmas clock ticking fast or have you just run out of groceries and didn’t manage to…
What’s On in December 2013
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…
Xmas Market at the Castle
You know the holidays are around the corner when Christmas markets start showcasing their festive wares. And there…