Royal Döner: Why Try Turkish in Swiss

Royal Döner: Why Try Turkish in Swiss

It’s probably a lot of things, but I don’t know why all of a sudden trying out Turkish food in Zurich is a must do in my Switzerland travel bucket list.

Frankly, it was never on my list. But yes, sometimes life throws you lemons, other times its Turkish food. One thing I’m sure of - the Mediterranean smell of the döners making its way out of the Turkish restaurant was so forceful that it pushed me to redirect my path inside the Royal Döner. Best spontaneous food choice as yet.

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Profanity Obsession in Limmatquai

Profanity Obsession in Limmatquai

Have you ever been in a situation where you got so caught up by the moment that the only sensibility that you can muster turns out to be a complete nonsense?

I found myself so tremendously dumbfounded at the sight of Limmatquai in Zürich, to the point that the only reasonable choruses coming out of my mouth are out of profanity and rubbish. Felt like the only thing missing is drool coming out of my mouth, and some sign saying "Travel Newbie". True story. The Limmatquai is the prominent street in Zürich's Old Town that links Bellevue and Central along the right-hand waterfront of the pristine Limmat River. It’s one of the first and main scenic highlights you’ll see in Zürich.

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Stop and Stare at Starbucks Zürich

Stop and Stare at Starbucks Zürich

If it weren't for the Starbucks Christmas Open here in Singapore, I'd barely remember the last time I tried a cup of coffee from this coffee shop. Ever since café hopping has been a thing we do here in Singapore, there are just too many coffees from various different coffee places to try out. Workdays and weekends have been extra wakeful, because of bean discoveries and brewing inspirations encountered - from small scale cafes to the most elaborate ones. Starbucks, a once indispensable part of the work life existence, started to become an overlooked desire.

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Starbucks Christmas Open House

Starbucks and Salvation Army Christmas Open House

The best things in life are free, and this fact is transformed into a much better action by Starbucks in Singapore. Read this: Free tall-sized Christmas drink. Rare opportunity cos it’s just for one day and only within a 2 hour time slot, to be more precise. But yes, it is true. That’s the most unique free spirit you got here.

Starbucks actually tied up with the Salvation Army in Singapore, which is an international charitable organization for soldiers, officers, and militaries, focusing on volunteering on providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries. Such a noble cause. In celebration for their 10^th year partnership, they are sharing a complimentary free tall-sized Starbucks Christmas Beverage of one’s choice, across the entire city. Volunteers get to share a drink and collect donations for the Salvation Army.

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Why Become an Official Bystander in Zürich

Why Become an Official Bystander in Zürich

Traveling to a new city and don’t want to spent too much money finding out more about the city? Next to airplanes and airports, trains and stations are the easiest places to know more about the culture, people, and city. It’s as raw and as real as it can get. Right in the middle of the daily action. Plus, you don’t have to spend too much, you don’t even have to enter the train itself. It’s the best place to be a bystander.

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In the Middle of Swiss and Stars

Switzerland Photo Essay: In the Middle of Swiss and Stars

It’s between past midnight and a few time zone adjustments on my watch when I peeped through the window, while everyone was asleep. We were asked to pull down our window shades when we climbed up the clouds. I heard the captain saying “nautical miles” and some “feet above sea level”. It meant something, but not so much to me at that point. I just stared eagerly at the blurred white cross sitting in silence amidst the dusky night sky.

Swiss Air, yes.

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The Best Things in Zürich, Switzerland

The Best Things in Zürich, Switzerland

Zürich, the largest city in Switzerland, which is the central hub of banking giants, metropolitan railways, and home to one of the most important theaters in the German speaking community, happens to be our first stop in our larger-than-budget-life Europe travel. Filled with a complete course of airplane food, and a whole lot of time-zone induced catnap, we braced ourselves for some Zürich adventure. Here’s a wrap up of some of the best things  - the best must do, must go, must try, must experience things - you should experience in the Land of the Alps.

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