14 August 2026 · Travel
If you are travelling Switzerland without a car, choosing the right rail pass can make a big difference. But I would not automatically buy the Swiss Travel Pass just because you are visiting Switzerland. The better choice depends heavily on where you are actually spending your time. If you are travelling across several parts of […]
14 August 2026 · Travel
For most train journeys within Switzerland, you do not need to reserve a seat. That is one of the things that can feel unusual if you are visiting from a country where long-distance train travel normally means choosing a specific train and seat in advance. In Switzerland, I usually just choose the connection I want, […]
14 August 2026 · Travel
Travelling around Switzerland by train with luggage is much easier than many first-time visitors expect. I usually travel with a small backpack and a medium-sized backpack, and I have never had a serious problem finding space for my bags on Swiss trains. I have travelled with luggage through places including Zurich, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Kandersteg, […]
13 August 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Cloudy weather does not automatically mean bad photography weather. In some situations, I actually prefer it. The light becomes softer, harsh shadows disappear and streets, landscapes and people can take on a completely different mood. But I don’t use one Fujifilm recipe for every cloudy day. My choice depends mainly on whether I want to […]
12 August 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Cinematic Gold is not a recipe I only use in one season. I use it throughout the year, but it has also become my main colour recipe during winter. In fact, when photographing in winter, Cinematic Gold is the recipe I have used most consistently. I like the combination of warmer tones, faded contrast, and […]
10 August 2026 · Fujifilm Recipes
Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for using Fujifilm recipes. The colours already do most of the work for you. Brown leaves, warmer light, darker forests, wooden buildings and changing weather all suit the kind of slightly faded film look I usually want from my Fujifilm cameras. But I don’t use the same recipe […]
8 August 2026 · Hiking
The Lavaux vineyards are one of the easiest places near Lausanne to combine hiking, photography and public transport. We did a roughly 5-kilometre route starting in St-Saphorin, walking through the vineyards and via Chardonne before descending into Vevey. From there, we stopped by Lake Geneva for a glass of white wine before taking the train […]
8 August 2026 · Hiking
Lausanne and Montreux are only around 20–25 minutes apart by train, but they offer two very different experiences on Lake Geneva. After visiting both without a car, I would choose Lausanne if you want a lively city with an artsy, urban atmosphere, while Montreux is better if you are looking for the classic Swiss Riviera […]
3 August 2026 · Hiking
Lausanne feels like two different cities in one. Up the hill, you have the narrow streets of the Old Town, Lausanne Cathedral and views across the rooftops. Head downhill and the city gradually changes until you reach Ouchy and the shores of Lake Geneva. For me, that contrast was one of the best things about […]
31 July 2026 · Travel
If you’re looking for one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Lausanne, Château de Chillon should be at the top of your list. Located directly on the shores of Lake Geneva, this medieval castle is one of Switzerland’s most iconic landmarks. Surrounded by mountains and water, it combines history, architecture and spectacular […]
