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Things To Do In Bern, Switzerland: Discovering The City's Whimsical Side

28/8/2017

 

The best things to do in Bern, Switzerland, include bears by the river and epic chess battles. Check out all the fun and frivolity we found in the Swiss capital! Updated in 2022.

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Things to do in Bern, Switzerland: Vanessa stands next to a large colourful bush with red white and purple flowers.
Unexpected discovering like this gorgeous plant were some of the things to do in Bern, Switzerland, that I liked best.
Is Switzerland a serious travel destination? The images of the stoic Swiss banker or the studious clock maker certainly don't suggest a fun and frivolous destination. But the Swiss capital of Bern is a city of charm, whimsy, and wry good humor - and I've had more fun here than just about any other spot. Whether it's discovering a cheeky giant flower arrangement designed to mimic a Christmas tree (above) or a jaunty frolic with make-believe bears, Bern has amusement and diversions for every traveller.  These are some of my favourite things to do in Bern, Switzerland.

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The Best Satay in Bali and Other Must-Try Traditional Foods

21/8/2017

 

The most affordable and authentic way to get to know Bali? One bite at a time! Let's start with the best satay in Bali. Balinese satay is the best!

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Discovering the best satay in Bali and other great traditional  Bali foods. Image: Bowl of crushed chilis Picture
From satay to spices - Bali's traditional food is delicious! Photo credit: dinediscover.wordpress.com
If you're passionate about travel, then Bali, Indonesia, is definitely on your radar. The island has become one of the most visited destinations in Asia . In the early 1990s, Bali emerged as a popular tourist destination but it has maintained its position as one of the best budget friendly tourist destinations in Indonesia. And it's crazy delicious too! Have you ever had satay in Bali? 

Bali is a paradise for food lovers. Foodies are embracing Balinese cuisine as never before. Restaurants and warungs (small local cafes) offer traditional Balinese dishes on their menus, whether you're hobnobbing with locals or sticking with fellow travelers in the "touristy" areas. Here are five traditional dishes that every traveler should try in Bali - including my favourite, traditional Balinese satay!

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History Looms and Flowers Bloom at MosaiCanada

2/8/2017

 

Canada's most ambitious landscape art project takes several heartwarming turns in Gatineau.

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A prairie buffalo looks up from his meal of tender grass shoots, looking calm and serene despite the heat of the day and the thickness of his woolly coat. He's perfectly at ease and utterly unperturbed by the proximity of a nearby polar bear, whose sleek, silvery-white fur glistens in the sun. An enormous, stately inuksuk stands between them and presides over their affairs. 

Anywhere else, this would be a most curious trio but in downtown Gatineau, Quebec, they couldn't be more at home, for the buffalo, the polar bear, and the inuksuk are made entirely of plants, the latest spectacle from Montreal's innovative landscape art company, Mosaicultures. And in their most ambitious project yet, "MosaiCanada",  Gatineau's waterfront Jacques Cartier Park is transformed into "a beautiful historical bouquet" for Canada's 150th anniversary. 

(Update: This project has concluded and I hope this post inspires you to search out MosaiCanada installations in the future).

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