Happy Birthday! Or is It? The great Apple Calendar Birthday Mystery

You might have been there: Your phone buzzes with cheerful messages from well-meaning friends and colleagues, wishing you a happy birthday. There's just one tiny detail: It's not your birthday yet. You chuckle and reply, "Thanks, but you're a day…

It’s not just the Monaco Circuit, Dummy — It’s the Tanks we call F1 Cars

Ah, Monaco. The crown jewel of Formula 1! A race where yachts outnumber overtakes and the glitz often overshadows the grit. The 2025 edition was no exception, offering a spectacle more akin to a high-speed parade than a competitive race.…

The Male Shopping Instinct: A Species Study in Efficiency

Let’s face it: most men shop like they’re on a special forces mission: Get in, get the target, get out. For us, shopping isn’t a hobby. It’s a mission. We don’t “browse.” We “hunt.” We don’t compare. We conquer. And…

From Zurich to Milan – And Into Madness: The Truth About Swiss Railways (SBB)

Train travel in Switzerland is supposed to be convenient, efficient, and modern – at least in theory. In reality, however, things look quite different for spontaneous travelers. My attempt to travel from Zurich to Milan on short notice turned into…

Train Travel Compared: Japan vs. Switzerland – A Journey in Two Worlds

Both Japan and Switzerland are renowned for their excellent rail systems. Both countries take pride in their punctuality and modern infrastructure. But anyone who has traveled by train in both nations will quickly notice: the differences are massive – especially…

Swiss Airlines: Flying the Friendly Skies of Mediocrity

Ah, Swiss Airlines. Once the proud bearer of Alpine precision and Swiss chocolate-fueled efficiency, now seemingly a masterclass in how to frustrate even the most zen of travelers. Booking with Swiss is like entering into a Faustian bargain—except you don’t…

Tesla Robotaxi Event: A Promised Revolutionary Failure

Elon Musk, the tireless visionary of Silicon Valley, had promised something monumental: The Tesla Robotaxi event would “go down in history,” and people would still be talking about it a hundred years from now. Bold, sure, but not entirely out…

The VAR ruins Euro 2024: The unbearable interference of small minds from the studio

The introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology was heralded as a revolutionary step towards fairness and accuracy in football. However, its implementation at Euro 2024 has sparked significant controversy. While technological advances are generally welcomed, their intrusive presence in…

The 2026 F1 Regulations: You’re doing it wrong!

I am absolutely passionate about Formula 1. I go nuts over it. My love affair with F1 started way back when Jody Scheckter clinched the title with Ferrari, and his teammate Gilles Villeneuve finished second. Since then, I've hardly missed…

UPS: Unreliable Package Shenanigans

Specialized parcel delivery services are expected to excel in one fundamental task: reliably delivering packages. However, as a customer, the experience can often be consistently frustrating. In particular, I would like to share my experiences with UPS, a company that…