In this heat, one in seven young people thinks sunscreen is more dangerous than the sun itself. Time for a calm facts check: vitamin D, the UV index, skin cancer and the most stubborn sunscreen myths.
What sparks us.
Stories, gadgets & good reasons from Lucerne.
Whit Monday is around the corner — and with it that mysterious urge to just get outside. Where it comes from and what you actually need.
Mid-May marks the end of frost risk in Switzerland – the perfect moment to turn balconies and terraces into a small garden.
The Swiss asparagus season lasts just 8 weeks – time to discover everything about this royal vegetable.
Half of Switzerland owns a grill — one of the highest rates in Europe. Discover the surprising history of BBQ and smart gadgets for a great season opener.
Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day and spent her fortune trying to abolish it. Here's what that means for your gift.
Anna Jarvis invented Mother's Day — then spent her life fighting its commercialisation. The surprising truth behind a global tradition.
16/04/2026
Why we (still) run a blog
Blog spam? No thanks. We only write when something genuinely makes us pause — and hope to make you pause too.