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CA: Swiss Watching: An Englishman’s Perspective

GW Editorial Staff — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:00:45 +0000

Diccon Bewes

You are cordially invited to join the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce on June 23rd for the last event before the summer break and what better way to celebrate than to hear from the special guest speaker Mr. Diccon Bewes, International Travel Writer and Author of “Swiss Watching” Financial Times Book of the Year 2010. Join the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and explore this Englishman’s delightful perspective of all that is Swiss as he proves there is more to Switzerland than banks, skis, francs and cheese. Mark your calendar and come and be inspired and informed! Attendees will have the opportunity of purchasing “Swiss Watching” and have it signed by the author.

$79.00 per person (member) $92.00 per person (non-member) – No Host Parking

R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 20, 2011

Phone: 626-974-5429 or Via Fax: 626-974-5439

Dress code: Business Attire

Mr. Diccon Bewes

Author, Travel Writer

“Swiss Watching”

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Beverly Hills Hotel

9641 West Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

6:15 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Dinner

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Pac Man Swiss Style

GW Editorial Staff — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:52:58 +0000

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Zurich – A Little Bit Closer to Heaven

Petra Schuermann — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:42:17 +0000

Most of you have probably arrived at Zurich airport, much applauded for its short ways, excellent public transport connection and a fantastic shopping and restaurant scene. But when did you last stop to visit the city of Zurich?

Only recently, did I have the opportunity and I am simply thrilled by the many opportunities that this city in the heart of Europe has to offer.
The arrival in Zurich airport is easy and breezy. City center is ten minutes from the airport. Buy a 24- or 72-hour Zurich card at the main railway station, a must for tourists.

We chose the famous hotel “Schweizerhof” for our stay, conveniently located across from the main train station and next to the famous “Bahnhofstrasse” with its excellent shopping opportunities but still a quiet oasis in the midst of the town center.
Built in 1876, the hotel was last renovated in 2007 with its historic, classicistic outside façade completely restored. The daily gourmet breakfast buffet is a good way to start your day leisurely and let’s you skip lunch. A dinner at the hotel’s Swiss-French restaurant „La Soupière”, however, should not be missed.

From here it is only a quick walk of 20 minutes to Old Town, where there are numerous cafes along Limmat River.
Stop at the „Oepfelchammer” (apple chamber), a traditional pub that was much frequented by Switzerland’s famous author Gottfried Keller. For a romantic escape from the city, hop on a 90-minute river cruise with nearby snowcapped mountains.

For a some cultural highlights, slip into St. Peter’s Church with the oldest clock face in Europe and a Giacometti stained-glass window. The Baroque and Gothic Fraumünster church offers an otherworldly experience where you can admire the five large stained-glass windows by Chagall. The twelfth-century Romanesque-style Grossmünster cathedral with its twin spires is also well worth a visit. Once you catch sight of the stunning city view, you won’t regret climbing the 200 steps of the church’s north tower. Here, you simply feel a bit closer to heaven.

For more information, visit Zurich Tourism: www.zuerich.com
For flight information on SWISS International Airlines: www.SWISS.com

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Hop Schwyz! Worldcup: Switzerland beats Spain

GW Editorial Staff — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:42:10 +0000

Switzerland beat Spain 1:0 in the Worldcup – Some of the best images and read a walkthrough of the whole game on yahoo

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Switzerland wins first Gold Medal of the Olympics, Austria takes Bronze

GW Editorial Staff — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:32:43 +0000

Simon Ammann of Switzerland has won the first gold medal of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on the normal hill in men’s ski jump, Austria’s Gregor Schlierenzauer won the bronze medal.

Austria has 81 athletes at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, including its biggest ski stars, in a bid to dominate the Alpine events as it did during the last Games in Torino. The final list gives pride of place to the skiers, led by two-time Torino medallist Marlies Schild, the reigning world champion in combined Kathrin Zettel and Benjamin Raich, two-time Olympic champion in 2006 and current leader in the overall World Cup standings.

Complete list of

AUSTRIAN ATHLETES

GERMAN ATHLETES

SWISS ATHLETES

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ThinkSwiss Scolarship for Climate Change

GW Editorial Staff — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:51:46 +0000

The Exchange tells the story of Katie Paige, a U.S. university student who received a ThinkSwiss scholarship last year to work on a research project at a Swiss university. This year ThinkSwiss will again select 15 talented and motivated U.S. students to study in Switzerland as recipients of the 2010 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship. Interested? The deadline for applications is March 31, 2010. Application details are available online.

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