The EU’s Singing Christmas Car… and other Automotive Nightmares

There was a time, legend has it, when a driver was considered a person capable of operating a vehicle using a combination of skill, awareness, and a driver’s license. A document explicitly confirming one’s ability to steer a machine without…

When Background Music Becomes Musical Wallpaper — and Why It’s a Crime Against Music

Music matters to me. Deeply. It is not just something pleasant in the background. It is a passion, a lifelong companion and often a source of pure joy. I love music across genres: Soul, Jazz, Experimental Fusion and yes, I…

Swiss Premium: The Perfect Illusion of a Flight Nation

There are countries that travel efficiently. And then there’s Switzerland: A nation that supposedly invented efficiency but somehow lost it completely at Zurich Airport. Welcome to the Security Check Museum The experience begins with a trip back in time. Two…

The Great Velocracy: Zurich’s War on Common Sense

Let’s get one thing straight: Cycling is great. Fresh air, healthy lifestyle, low emissions – who wouldn’t support that? But what’s unfolding in and around Zurich is not a clever promotion of bike culture. No, it’s a full-blown, ideology-driven crusade.…

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…

Tipping in the USA – A Pathetic System in Need of Reform

In recent years, the tipping culture in the United States has spiraled out of control, reaching absurd levels where tipping is expected in almost every service encounter, even where it seems unjustified. This phenomenon, observed firsthand by many visitors to…

A Magical Roman Autumn: A Birthday Surprise in the Eternal City

Rome, Italy, adorned in the warm hues of autumn, cast a spell of enchantment as I embarked on a surprise birthday escapade with dear friends. October, with its gentle weather and dwindling crowds, unveiled the city's timeless charm in a…