Being Swiss (and Canadian, eh!) I am often asked “What to do in Zürich?” or something along those lines. Zürich is one of my favourite cities in the world and this is without bias. The city is filled with gorgeous views, delightful nooks and crannies as well as delicious restaurants and cafes in which you can relax. Below I have shared some of my top tips for this gorgeous city but please feel free to add some places below.
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How to Live a Low Waste Lifestyle
Living a low waste lifestyle is not as difficult, complicated or (insert adjective here) as you may think or have been led to believe. A low waste lifestyle is about simplicity and being mindful about what you are bringing into your life AND how you are removing something from your life.
…Exploring Dubai – Dubai Creek
Dubai has been my home for over seven years now and there is one part of Dubai, more than any other, which draws me back. Dubai Creek is the place where Dubai started and grew from. Did you know that the city we know today was established as a fishing village in the early 18th century?
…19 Things to Get Rid of in 2019
This list of 19 things to get rid of in 2019 has come around because of the new year. Obviously. New year, new you and what not. For quite some time I have been interested in minimalism and simplicity.This came around because when I was 18 I left home to go to university and since then have been moving quite often.
…How to Travel with a Food Allergy
Travelling especially over long distances with multiple stops can be stressful at the best of times. When you add that you or someone under your care has to travel with a food allergy you can end up with a major headache. So what can you when you travel with a food allergy? Are there ways that you can prepare for you and your loved ones? What can you do before and during your travels?
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Delicious Vegan Arabic Mezze Options
Being dairy free and eating out is not always the easiest thing hence this list of twelve vegan Arabic mezze. Why twelve? Because ten is not enough (they are all so good!). Having lived in Dubai for the past six and a half years I have eaten at my fair share of restaurants and, baring vegan places, eating at Arabic restaurants is sometimes the easiest option when having to avoid dairy. Did you know that a lot of Arabic mezze are already vegan and by extension dairy free?
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Low Waste + Sustainability
Having written before about low waste and zero waste here I figured it was a good idea to get back to basics. Part of a low waste lifestyle is following the Five Rs and having a couple of low waste hacks with you. Leading a low waste and sustainable life style does require some planning and life changes but it is attainable….
Why I am not Zero Waste
Zero waste is, in some circles, such a hot topic and rightly so. Going zero waste is good for the planet, your bank balance and also your sanity. There is one problem with it though; can we really be 100% fully zero waste? I really enjoy reading about other zero wasters, watching their youtube videos and in general discovering this life style for myself but sometimes I feel discouraged. Why I am not the perfect zero waster? Am I not zero waste enough? Why are my cupboards not filled with lovely mason jars?
Ps. you can skip to the bottom of the post to see the video 😉
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Zero Waste February – The Dubai Edit
This February I will be exploring a zero waste approach to my Dubai life. Though I already try my best to use less I am interested to see how much I actually waste in a month. The end goal though is to waste as little as possible and keep a record of it.
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20 Things To Do Before 2018
How do you prepare yourself for a new year? Here are 20 things to do before 2018 for a great start to the new year. I think it is great to start new things when a new year rolls around but why not also do a bit of prep before the new year rolls around? Consider this a soft launch of 2018.
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