Swiss politics are usually a sure-fire cure for insomnia. However, things recently hotted-up when more than 50% of the Swiss population voted for a proposal put forward by right-wing groups in the country. Continue reading
Swiss politics are usually a sure-fire cure for insomnia. However, things recently hotted-up when more than 50% of the Swiss population voted for a proposal put forward by right-wing groups in the country. Continue reading
At night fall during the spring and autumn months, the skies above the Danish-German border play host to a spectacular natural phenomenon called Black Sun.

The chalk cliffs of Mons Klint (Photo credit: MRandin)
This picture was taken in Fogo, one of the southern islands we visited in the Cape Verde archipelago a few years ago. This little donkey provided a splash of colour to the otherwise black landscape of this charismatic volcanic island. At first we thought it was a practical joke played by some youngsters. We later found out that it was to stop flesh eating insects from feasting on this poor animal! Thumbs up to the locals for coming up with such a creative solution!
My mother discovered Winter Wheat while on a Mother’s day Shunpiker Mystery Tour about five years ago. Since then this place has become a “must see” for the many friends and family who come to visit my parents in Canada throughout the year.