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The Brain Test
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i took this test and i found that >>>
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Clarissa, you are Balanced-brained
That means you are able to draw on the strengths of both the right and left hemispheres of your brain, depending upon a given situation. When you need to explain a complicated process to someone, or plan a detailed vacation, the left hemisphere of your brain, which is responsible for your ability to solve problems logically, might kick in. But if you were critiquing an art opening or coming up with an original way to file papers, the right side of your brain, which is responsible for noticing subtle details in things, might take over. While many people have clearly dominant left- or right-brained tendencies, you are able to draw on skills from both hemispheres of your brain. This rare combination makes you a very creative and flexible thinker. The down side to being balanced-brained is that you may sometimes feel paralyzed by indecision when the two hemispheres of your brain are competing to solve a problem in their own unique ways.
i took this test and i found that >>>
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Clarissa, you are Balanced-brained
That means you are able to draw on the strengths of both the right and left hemispheres of your brain, depending upon a given situation. When you need to explain a complicated process to someone, or plan a detailed vacation, the left hemisphere of your brain, which is responsible for your ability to solve problems logically, might kick in. But if you were critiquing an art opening or coming up with an original way to file papers, the right side of your brain, which is responsible for noticing subtle details in things, might take over. While many people have clearly dominant left- or right-brained tendencies, you are able to draw on skills from both hemispheres of your brain. This rare combination makes you a very creative and flexible thinker. The down side to being balanced-brained is that you may sometimes feel paralyzed by indecision when the two hemispheres of your brain are competing to solve a problem in their own unique ways.
What Item from Victoria's Secret are you?
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My Results:Thong
You are a wild, crazy, sexy girl!
You love to have fun and you were definitely
the first one in your class to lose your virginity!
Oh My Gawd!!!!
Which Designer Brand Name is Right for You?
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i took the test and my results >>>>
Your Results:Gucci
oh la la!! you love to wear diamonds silver, white dresses....amything like evening dresses! but you can be casual and look like a million bucks too! you are very sexy and love to show your tanned skin! Gucci is your perfect match
i took the test and my results >>>>
Your Results:Gucci
oh la la!! you love to wear diamonds silver, white dresses....amything like evening dresses! but you can be casual and look like a million bucks too! you are very sexy and love to show your tanned skin! Gucci is your perfect match
How pretty are you?
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I tried this test and >>>>
Your Results:You are gorgeous!!!
CongraTulations! You are more than just beautiful, you are GORGEOUS!
You love to buy pretty clothes, but sometimes you spend a fortune!
Lol. Well overal, you have a good personality, unless you are a mean snob.
I tried this test and >>>>
Your Results:You are gorgeous!!!
CongraTulations! You are more than just beautiful, you are GORGEOUS!
You love to buy pretty clothes, but sometimes you spend a fortune!
Lol. Well overal, you have a good personality, unless you are a mean snob.
WHOSE CELEBERTY STYLE DO YOU HAVE?
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Your Results:
Cute - Paris Hilton
You love to keep your look girly and pretty and you have a great sense of style.
You keep your outfits basic and feminine, yet throw in some pretty accessories
to complete the look.
SHE IS MY FAVOURITE ACTRESS. OOOAH WHOA YEAH HOWDY BABE
Which Louis Vuitton purse are you???
Your Results:
The Glamorous Louis
You are the Glamourous Louis!! Very girly.. u like pretty things.. and the color pink!! U r totally cute and ur purse reflects that!
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What kind of eyes do you have?
Your Results : Sunrise
You have sunrise eyes. Sunrise is the color of joy and elation. Your eyes symbolize your general sense of wellness. Your confidence and high self-esteem each and every day make you the person people want to be around. You are a very creative, passionate, and sexual person. You are not afraid to tell people what you think of them, whether good or bad. Some words to describe you: self-assuredness, out-going, busy, cheerful, bright, amiability, courage, successful, creative, personable, happiness, motivational, optimistic, strong, and aware.
What's the difference between German, Dutch, and Swiss chocolate?
By searching on "what is" and then "German chocolate," "Dutch chocolate," and "Swiss chocolate," we found a treasure trove of information about these confectionery varieties. The differences are subtle and are related to both brand names and nationality.
We were surprised to learn that the famous German chocolate cake doesn't have anything to do with the country of Germany. This rich chocolate cake first appeared in 1957 when a homemaker sent the recipe to a Dallas newspaper. Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate was the key ingredient in the cake. German's Chocolate dates back to 1852, when an American named Sam German created a sweet baking chocolate bar for the Baker's Chocolate Company. This new chocolate had sugar added to it, as a convenience for bakers. But that all important apostrophe and "s" were soon dropped from "German's."
In 1828, Dutch chocolate maker C. J. Van Houten invented the cocoa press. This machine squeezed cocoa butter out of the beans and treated the cocoa with an alkalizing agent to improve the color and flavor. The process became known as "dutching," and cocoa processed this way is called Dutch chocolate.
Swiss chocolate, on the other hand, simply refers to the confection's nationality. The Swiss are perhaps the European masters of chocolate and the pioneering chocolatiers in this mountain country have refined the making of candy into high art. Thanks to the output of their plentiful cows, the Swiss invented milk chocolate in 1875 and "melt in the mouth" chocolate soon after. Swiss chocolates won numerous awards in the early 20th century, which further solidified the country's reputation for fine chocolate.
We were surprised to learn that the famous German chocolate cake doesn't have anything to do with the country of Germany. This rich chocolate cake first appeared in 1957 when a homemaker sent the recipe to a Dallas newspaper. Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate was the key ingredient in the cake. German's Chocolate dates back to 1852, when an American named Sam German created a sweet baking chocolate bar for the Baker's Chocolate Company. This new chocolate had sugar added to it, as a convenience for bakers. But that all important apostrophe and "s" were soon dropped from "German's."
In 1828, Dutch chocolate maker C. J. Van Houten invented the cocoa press. This machine squeezed cocoa butter out of the beans and treated the cocoa with an alkalizing agent to improve the color and flavor. The process became known as "dutching," and cocoa processed this way is called Dutch chocolate.
Swiss chocolate, on the other hand, simply refers to the confection's nationality. The Swiss are perhaps the European masters of chocolate and the pioneering chocolatiers in this mountain country have refined the making of candy into high art. Thanks to the output of their plentiful cows, the Swiss invented milk chocolate in 1875 and "melt in the mouth" chocolate soon after. Swiss chocolates won numerous awards in the early 20th century, which further solidified the country's reputation for fine chocolate.
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The Party Scene
All the things you love, set at sensory overload, the visuals, the music, the art, the fashion, combined with the raw buzz of being on the dancefloor and groping that special someone
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Check out the guy with big balls.
Wow the parties in UK>>>
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Check out the guy with big balls.
Being Happy
http://www.objectivehappiness.com/index.htm?philosophy
Primary Attributes of the 'Happy'
Independent
inter-dependence
Grateful
Self-responsible
Rational
Courageous
Determination
Persistence
Flexible
Emotional acceptance
Primary Attributes of the 'Happy'
Independent
inter-dependence
Grateful
Self-responsible
Rational
Courageous
Determination
Persistence
Flexible
Emotional acceptance
What Are You Really Good At?
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Clarissa, your confidence level is high
I took the confidence test, i expected myself to be rated over-confident;
but not too bad . hehe.....
http://web.tickle.com/tests/confidence/result.jsp
MY RESULTS >>>
As a result, you may tend view yourself as a wonderful, lucky, or energized person. However you probably also have your days when you don't feel so hot. After all, you're only human. Because of your usual high level of self-acceptance and belief in yourself, you're generally open and accepting of others. People who come in contact with you likely appreciate this generous nature and may seek out your company. Your intelligence seems to be the trait that you most value in yourself of the five main traits that affect confidence. You also seem to appreciate this characteristic in others.
W O N D E R F U L !
but not too bad . hehe.....
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MY RESULTS >>>
As a result, you may tend view yourself as a wonderful, lucky, or energized person. However you probably also have your days when you don't feel so hot. After all, you're only human. Because of your usual high level of self-acceptance and belief in yourself, you're generally open and accepting of others. People who come in contact with you likely appreciate this generous nature and may seek out your company. Your intelligence seems to be the trait that you most value in yourself of the five main traits that affect confidence. You also seem to appreciate this characteristic in others.
W O N D E R F U L !
The Confidence Test
Tired of people not taking you seriously or underestimating your ideas? Do you wish you could make decisions faster and more efficiently? Then it's time you took a real look at your confidence level.Although you may not realize it, your confidence level has an enormous effect on how you make your way through life. The confidence you project affects the first impression you make, how people treat you, and whether or not they trust you. Your confidence, or lack thereof, can also keep you from making good decisions by undermining your belief in yourself. So learn how to put your best foot forward every day. Don't let past experiences or irrational self-doubt hold you back. Increase your confidence, and see how people start treating you as you deserve.
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The Sigmund Freud psychology test
What if you could go back in time and trace the root of most of your problems to specific events in your childhood? And what if, by doing that, you learned how to overcome obstacles that have been holding you back from finding the perfect relationship, job, or true happiness?Sigmund Freud was one of the most influential thinkers in the psychology community. He claimed that your most pronounced personality traits are also the ones that cause you the greatest trouble in life — whether you know it or not. And beyond that, his theories, and this test, can trace your dominant personality traits to their roots — to one of five developmental stages of childhood.Find out which developmental stage of childhood still affects you today and start on your way to a happier, more successful future. Take the test! >>>
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Are You a Risk Taker?
TRY THIS MY FRENS >>>>
http://web.tickle.com/tests/standard/risktaker.jsp
I took the test and the results show that i am >>>>>
"Clarissa, you're a Total High!"
Silly
Well aren't you just the silliest thing? You can definitely be off-the-wall and don't have a problem doing things other people think are goofy, which probably means you're looking for lots of fun and excitement when you take risks. And chances are you recognize that the best thing about fun risk-taking is that you don't threaten your physical health but still get to enjoy yourself.
How true !!! It is so fun reading about myself .
and the test results also revealed i am also >>>>>
Dangerous
When it comes to physical danger, you're willing to take some pretty big risks! There's probably not much you won't try at least once — you may even be known for being first in line. While it's fine to be on the lookout for excitement and new experiences, your tendency toward danger should be moderated with some common sense. Use your head before you take any serious risks — we want you to have fun, not break your neck!
and and and i am also >>>>>
Emotional
Boy, are you an emotional risk-taker! They haven't invented a life-changing, emotional challenge that scares you. Some people might be afraid to confess a crush or be the first to say "I love you," but you go for it every time. That makes for an exciting, often fulfilling journey through life, as long as you don't put too much of yourself on the line at once.
Oh man ! the results are so true !!
http://web.tickle.com/tests/standard/risktaker.jsp
I took the test and the results show that i am >>>>>
"Clarissa, you're a Total High!"
Silly
Well aren't you just the silliest thing? You can definitely be off-the-wall and don't have a problem doing things other people think are goofy, which probably means you're looking for lots of fun and excitement when you take risks. And chances are you recognize that the best thing about fun risk-taking is that you don't threaten your physical health but still get to enjoy yourself.
How true !!! It is so fun reading about myself .
and the test results also revealed i am also >>>>>
Dangerous
When it comes to physical danger, you're willing to take some pretty big risks! There's probably not much you won't try at least once — you may even be known for being first in line. While it's fine to be on the lookout for excitement and new experiences, your tendency toward danger should be moderated with some common sense. Use your head before you take any serious risks — we want you to have fun, not break your neck!
and and and i am also >>>>>
Emotional
Boy, are you an emotional risk-taker! They haven't invented a life-changing, emotional challenge that scares you. Some people might be afraid to confess a crush or be the first to say "I love you," but you go for it every time. That makes for an exciting, often fulfilling journey through life, as long as you don't put too much of yourself on the line at once.
Oh man ! the results are so true !!
Guy Kawasaki's Entrepreneurial IQ Test
Everyone's got a bit of entrepreneur in them. But do you really have what it takes? Author, entrepreneur, and managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, Guy Kawasaki created this test to assess if you've got the basic knowledge you need to make your dream a reality. Want to start the next Google? Betsy Johnson? General Electric? The Body Shop? See how your business savvy stacks up.
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This quiz is provided for entertainment purposes only; it is not an IQ test. This score will not qualify you for Mensa. The questions on the "Mensa Workout" are biased towards people whose primary language is English. Mensa offers culture-fair testing throughout the world. Many of the questions on the "Mensa Workout" require you to have a graphical browser. The test is still enjoyable for those with text-only browsers, but your overall score may be considerably lower than it might be with a graphical browser.
You have half an hour to answer 30 questions. Answers to the questions and discussion of the answers are provided at the time you submit your answers. While there is a 30-minute time limit to take the test, the amount of time you actually take in no way affects your final score. This is due to the differences in transmission times on the internet, and server loads. If you have metered access to the Internet, once the Mensa Workout page is fully loaded into your browser, if you wish, you may disconnect from the Internet. When you have completed the test, you can then reconnect to submit your answers and receive your score.
goto >>> http://www.mensa.org/index0.php?page=12
You have half an hour to answer 30 questions. Answers to the questions and discussion of the answers are provided at the time you submit your answers. While there is a 30-minute time limit to take the test, the amount of time you actually take in no way affects your final score. This is due to the differences in transmission times on the internet, and server loads. If you have metered access to the Internet, once the Mensa Workout page is fully loaded into your browser, if you wish, you may disconnect from the Internet. When you have completed the test, you can then reconnect to submit your answers and receive your score.
goto >>> http://www.mensa.org/index0.php?page=12
Thursday, June 08, 2006
HOW TO SURVIVE THE WORLD CUP 2006
Sorry girls but it had to happen at some point, Football is about to invade our lives for the whole of this month! I know that some of you like to watch the sport, but I am pretty sure most of you can't wait for it to be over with. So I have decided to give you a few tips on how to survive World Cup 2006.
Basic Knowledge:
- You must show support for the team in red. Unless they have a player called Raul upfront, apparently he plays for Spain!
- Each half lasts 45mins, and you get 15mins in between to try and talk to your other half.
- Don't worry about the off-side rule, it's too hard to explain and it makes men feel clever if they know it and you don't.
- The game may go to extra time if the score is level at the end of 90mins. The teams will play for another 30mins, after which, if still level, will go to penalties. England don't have a good penalty record in big tournaments.
That's the very basic knowledge you need to know. And here are five things to say and not to say whilst watching a game with your man:
5 THINGS TO SAY:
- If England aren't playing very well - "COME ON ENGLAND!, remember '66"
- If an England player falls down near the opposing goal and the referee doesn't blow his whistle and point to a white spot infront of the goal - "Are you blind ref !?!"
- When England score - simply jump up and down screaming. Stop when everyone else does!
- If England loose - "I don't believe it, we woz robbed", then comfort your man
- If England are knocked out by penalties in the semi-final against Germany - just walk away, no amount of comforting talk or hugs will bring your man out of a deep depression for the next month or so.
5 THINGS NOT TO SAY:
- If Beckham comes up on the screen - "Corr, he's gorgeous, I wouldn't mind seeing his golden balls!"
- When you're only 10mins into the game - "When's half-time?"
- When England have just scored - "Have we won, can we go shopping now?"
- If your man asks you to fetch him a larger from the fridge so he doesn't miss the game - "What lager? We've ran out"
- If England loose - "Good, that's over and done with then, can we watch Desperate Housewives now?"
If you stick to Clarissa's 10 simple rules above you , you should survive this month. If you ever feel that you can't manage, I suggest you go shopping with some friends.
Good luck, and remember, keep on shouting "COME ON ENGLAND!"
Basic Knowledge:
- You must show support for the team in red. Unless they have a player called Raul upfront, apparently he plays for Spain!
- Each half lasts 45mins, and you get 15mins in between to try and talk to your other half.
- Don't worry about the off-side rule, it's too hard to explain and it makes men feel clever if they know it and you don't.
- The game may go to extra time if the score is level at the end of 90mins. The teams will play for another 30mins, after which, if still level, will go to penalties. England don't have a good penalty record in big tournaments.
That's the very basic knowledge you need to know. And here are five things to say and not to say whilst watching a game with your man:
5 THINGS TO SAY:
- If England aren't playing very well - "COME ON ENGLAND!, remember '66"
- If an England player falls down near the opposing goal and the referee doesn't blow his whistle and point to a white spot infront of the goal - "Are you blind ref !?!"
- When England score - simply jump up and down screaming. Stop when everyone else does!
- If England loose - "I don't believe it, we woz robbed", then comfort your man
- If England are knocked out by penalties in the semi-final against Germany - just walk away, no amount of comforting talk or hugs will bring your man out of a deep depression for the next month or so.
5 THINGS NOT TO SAY:
- If Beckham comes up on the screen - "Corr, he's gorgeous, I wouldn't mind seeing his golden balls!"
- When you're only 10mins into the game - "When's half-time?"
- When England have just scored - "Have we won, can we go shopping now?"
- If your man asks you to fetch him a larger from the fridge so he doesn't miss the game - "What lager? We've ran out"
- If England loose - "Good, that's over and done with then, can we watch Desperate Housewives now?"
If you stick to Clarissa's 10 simple rules above you , you should survive this month. If you ever feel that you can't manage, I suggest you go shopping with some friends.
Good luck, and remember, keep on shouting "COME ON ENGLAND!"
Friday, May 26, 2006
Raymon's cool
About Raymon want to be impassioned, i want to be mad -let us form ourselves a merry band. let us infect each other like pervasive virii, let us subsume, and subvert. from the bed of death let us rise from our lives, reach for the burning skies. :: we are an army of nothing -we are the army of ephemeral dreams. we are words we are fractals we are voices we are giants striding this land, you and i. :: we have come to (s)take what is ours: we shall suck marrow from the bones of the dreamless; we shall call down fire, from a cairn overlooking the future; we shall beat their shin bones on drums of skin; we shall drink their blood like wines, painting our bared grins; a merry riot we shall dance -a celebration; because we have come, we have come, we of dreams, we have come, to tear down this world, build a pyre tall as babel. :: we are endings we are beginnings we are truths we are lies we are mirrors that reveal, you and i :: let us mourn let us rejoice a passing and a birthing in the wake of our madness. :: let us burn, you and i, blinding beacons of madness. :: i hear the voices i hear the call the madness calls :: who heeds the madness call?
What I'm looking for
you open me like fingers clasped in prayer you come into me unfold my fist petal by delicate petal touched by spring :: (i do not know how you unfold my fingers are yours as you open yourself revealed i see my self) :: you open me like a lamp in darkness you come into me stealing softly you light my chamber of echo :: (i do not know how you light my room you move into slowly box by box, bit by bit you unpack and fill my empty with your light) :: you open me like a lock i had but never knew you come into me unlocking me like a piercing key to a me i never lived :: (i do not know how you unlock i do not know how you light i do not know how you unfold :: my locked room of falling petals) :: but :: (thank you)
Beautiful Sexy Clarissa
Trust fund using, Gucci wearing, latest mobile owning, polo playing, landowning, fox hunting, palmtop tapping, Prada buying, convertible driving, Met Bar dwelling, oxbridge studying, eton buggering, goa patronising, infomedia working, kensington townhouse / notting hill flat renting, face reading, hugh grant adoring, regatta boating, pimms drinking, bbc newsreading, dj dating, Tate Modern straddling, architecture debating, yacht purchasing, plum in mouth talking, croquet on the lawn playing, silver spoon grabbing, range rover in town driving, black tie dinner attending, Nigella Lawson style dinner party throwing, fur coat wearing, Klosters ski holidaying, racehorse owning, kenya safariing, rifle shooting, pheasant murdering, Stringfellows clubbing, Evian bathing, pittance taxpaying, conglomerate running, capitalism felching, back stabbing, ooh doesn't the ambassador have wonderful fucking chocolates at his parties stating, Tory voting, Mail / Telegraph / Times reading, Thatcher loving, corgi breeding, chandelier swinging, coke sniffing, opera and ballet attending, hypocritically churchgoing, bidet arse washing, champagne chugging, normal people shafting, vespa riding, spin doctoring, Tara Palmer Tompkinson co-ligging, Paris Hilton hating.looking for Equally shallow, cover judging, the right family background socialising, public school attending, fine dining enjoying, chav despising, noveau riche deriding, culturally like-minded fellows.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
learn italian
Hello--Salve
Good morning--Buongiorno
Good evening--Buonasera
Good night--Buonanotte
Hi--Ciao
Good bye--Arrivederci
See you soon--A presto
Yes--Si
No--No
That depends--Questo dipende
I don't know--Io non lo so
I don't think so--Io non penso
I suppose so--Io suppongo di sì
I think so--Io penso di sì
It doesn't matter--Non importa
I don't mind--Mi è indifferente
Of course--Ovviamente
True--É vero
With pleasure--Con piacere
Good morning--Buongiorno
Good evening--Buonasera
Good night--Buonanotte
Hi--Ciao
Good bye--Arrivederci
See you soon--A presto
Yes--Si
No--No
That depends--Questo dipende
I don't know--Io non lo so
I don't think so--Io non penso
I suppose so--Io suppongo di sì
I think so--Io penso di sì
It doesn't matter--Non importa
I don't mind--Mi è indifferente
Of course--Ovviamente
True--É vero
With pleasure--Con piacere
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
One nite in Zurich Switzerland
Travel Tips
Zurich: The Welcome 24 pass is now called the ZurichCard and costs CHF15.00 instead of CHF10.80. It gives free passage from the airport to the city, around the city using tram and bus, and the boat ride on the Zurichsee. It also gives free passes to almost all museums and attractions in Zurich.Mohamad Zolkipli, Malaysia (Aug 05)
Lots of tourists who arrive in Switzerland aren't aware that Switzerland isn't an EU member and, therefore, doesn't use Euro. Somehow in big hotels and department stores, you can usually pay in Euro, but they only accept banknotes and you will get your change in Swiss francs and the exchange rate is bad. Euro coins are worthless in Switzerland (except for the two-euro ones which you can use for making calls in some public telephone booths, but, then again, it's bad value). You should change all your Euro coins into notes before arriving in Switzerland and then change them into Swiss Francs at a bank as soon as you arrive in the country (since smaller shops, restaunts, taxis, buses and cinemas accept only Swiss francs).
Since 29th March 2002, even when making local calls, you must dial a city code first. For example, if you want to call a hotel in Lucerne from Lucerne's main railway station, you must dial Lucerne's city code 041 first and then the hotel's number. S. Ek Aramkun, Switzerland (Sep 02)
In your recent editions of "Switzerland" you've said that as of April 2001, the initial '0' in the phone numbers has been dropped. This isn't entirely true. With the deregulation, a lot of small businesses, especially if they had a webpage, switched to a company other than Swisscom. It is only Swisscom numbers that drop the initial '0'. Most large hotels and businesses, residential numbers, etc will take this change, but if readers complain that a number doesn't work, it probably still contains the first zero. Andrea McEneaney, Canada (Mar 02)
For many travellers from Down Under and Britain it's a pain to travel without vegemite or marmite. In Switzerland there's a substitute available that's called 'Cenovis'. I guess for travellers with kids this is something good to know. H. Friedl, Switzerland (Mar 01)
There is a free magazine available called "Swiss Backpacker News" which has listings of all the independent hostels in Switzerland as well as information on some places to visit. It comes out several times a year which is useful as it lists forthcoming local festivals. They have an Internet site at www.backpacker.ch.
You can actually "borrow" bikes for the day in both Geneva and Zurich for a deposit which is returned when you bring the bike back safely. There are several pick-up points in both Geneva and Zurich.
The walking in the Jungfrau region was awesome. A very useful map was the Schweizer Wanderwege 1:50 000 sheet "Interlaken" which covers Interlaken along the valleys to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen and lakes Thun and Brienz. All the walking paths and mountain paths are clearly marked.
Lindt & Sprungli Chocolate Factory, Zurich: after cycling out to the factory, we found out that in actual fact, the museum is rarely open and you should always phone a few days in advance to find out whether it is going to be open or not. But we still got free chocolates from the person at reception, so it wasn't a complete loss. Jonathan Rodgers (Jun 00)
Don't use the train pass when you go to Mt Rigi in Luzern as you will only get a reduction of CHF10 and you wont be able to use the ticket for the mountain train to the top. Instead, if you buy the whole ticket (including the boat and train to the top) by showing your train pass, you can get a good discount and you'll get a free coupon which enables you to take a sleigh on the top or have some soup and bread for free. As the coupon is written in German, ask the crew on the boat. Yong Gyun Ghim, Korea (Apr 00)
Moving About
If you are travelling from Italy to Switzerland and have some spare time, it 's worthwhile changing the route: instead of the usual Milan-Chiasso-Lugano-(Luzern-wherever) take a train in the direction of Milan-Lecco-Tirano and then the Swiss local Rhaetishe Bahn up in the mountains to St. Moritz and down to Chur. You will be rewarded with beautiful scenery on the banks of Lago di Como (which takes the name Lago di Lecco) and with amazing views from the Swiss train, which climbs from 400 meters to 2200 meters. Jan Hruza, Czech Republic (Oct 00)
Gems, Highlights & Attractions
One has to visit the muenster in Basel including a visit of the tower. You have a fantastic view over the city and the tower climb is quite adventurous. It is just amazing how far up you can go there and you need to be free from giddiness. The 3CHF are worth it.Jutta Schaller, Switzerland (Oct 05)
St Gallen's OLMA festival in October is a week long exhibition in which all the farmers come to show off their livestock and buy their produce. There's a big parade at the start of the week, with local farmers and tradespeople from all over the region and beyond, weaving through the narrow streets on floats behind full brass bands. There's also a funfair and market in the area around Museum Strasse and the library. In the OLMA complex itself, about ten minutes walk east out of town on St. Jakob str., there are all kinds of exhibits, a chance to get to know some real Appenzell cows, taste some extra strong cheese and bet on the crowd pleasing pig races. The pig races are especially fun!
The 'old' new year celebration in the small town of Urnäsch, in the canton of Appenzell, is really worth going to see. Every January 13th (unless that's a Sunday, in which case it's the 12th)gangs of locals dressed up as 'ugly' and 'beautiful' sprites stomp through the snow to outlying farms banging huge cow bells and 'singing' in high pitched voices. The 'ugly' sprites look like big fir trees with twisted faces, the 'beautiful' ones wear handmade headdresses which depict scenes of happiness such as a wedding or good harvest. If you can squeeze yourself into a restaurant in the town itself you get treated to floor show after floor show as the various groups come into the bar to drive away the bad spirits and bring in the good.
There's a great place to swim in St Gallen, at the three lakes on the hill above the city. You can walk up the hill or take the mühleggbahn there, the tiny cable car which runs from just behind the cathedral to the top of the hill. You can swim for free in one of the lakes which have changing facilities and a little kiosk open in summer, or pay to get into the more maintained family pool further on. There's also a cheap restaurant up there with great views over the city and towards Lake Constance. Christian Lisseman, Switzerland (Mar 02)
The small Swiss German towns surrounding the Ara River between Zurich and Bern have (I think) the best location, as you are only an hour (at the most) from either city, the German border, and some great skiing in the Alps. Plus the biking is amazing, with waterfalls, campsites and great bars all over the area. Amanda Fay Szumutku, Canada (Apr 01)
I have some information about a wonderful musuem in Hergiswil, Kanton Luzern. Glasi Hergiswil is the oldest glass factory in Switzerland, founded in 1817. It includes a recorded tour (available in English and German) through an exhibition about the history of glass and the factory itself. I really enjoyed the well though out exhibition with its syncronized lighting, sound and video recordings.
The best part of the whole attraction is the factory itself. From a platform above the 10 or so glass makers I had a great view of them moulding and blowing the glass into shape. It was fascinating! Their handmade glass products are sold all over Switzerland and entry is free. It's open 9am to noon then 1.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. Melissa Bowtell, Australia (Feb 01)
A great way to see some of the back woods in Switzerland is to take the slow train from Interlaken to Lucerne. It is only a little bit slower than going to Bern and switching, but has some great views. It winds its way up into the mountains; you stop at some really tiny stations where there is still snow in late May and go past lots of small traditional houses and farms. An incredibly relaxing trip. Andrea McEneaney, Canada (Apr 00)
If you're visiting Switzerland and want to get off-the-beaten-track, head to the Valle de Joux. It's a quick 45 minute drive up and over a mountain pass from either Geneva or Lausanne and may be easily reached by train.
We were fortunate enough to live in one of the five tiny villages surrounding the Lac de Joux and we both believe it is truly a hidden gem. If you like wind surfing, sailing, cycling, hiking or cross-country skiing, this is the place for you. It's so off-the-beaten-track that even most Swiss will look at you with blank looks when you mention the place.
If you want to catch a glimpse of some of the finest watch making facilities in the world - most of the big names are head quartered here - or take a step back in time and wonder what the country was like 40 years ago - this is the place for you. There are hotels and pensions available as well as two camping grounds. Don't miss a side trip to the Grottes des Vallorbes to see some magnificent cave formations.
Zurich: The Welcome 24 pass is now called the ZurichCard and costs CHF15.00 instead of CHF10.80. It gives free passage from the airport to the city, around the city using tram and bus, and the boat ride on the Zurichsee. It also gives free passes to almost all museums and attractions in Zurich.Mohamad Zolkipli, Malaysia (Aug 05)
Lots of tourists who arrive in Switzerland aren't aware that Switzerland isn't an EU member and, therefore, doesn't use Euro. Somehow in big hotels and department stores, you can usually pay in Euro, but they only accept banknotes and you will get your change in Swiss francs and the exchange rate is bad. Euro coins are worthless in Switzerland (except for the two-euro ones which you can use for making calls in some public telephone booths, but, then again, it's bad value). You should change all your Euro coins into notes before arriving in Switzerland and then change them into Swiss Francs at a bank as soon as you arrive in the country (since smaller shops, restaunts, taxis, buses and cinemas accept only Swiss francs).
Since 29th March 2002, even when making local calls, you must dial a city code first. For example, if you want to call a hotel in Lucerne from Lucerne's main railway station, you must dial Lucerne's city code 041 first and then the hotel's number. S. Ek Aramkun, Switzerland (Sep 02)
In your recent editions of "Switzerland" you've said that as of April 2001, the initial '0' in the phone numbers has been dropped. This isn't entirely true. With the deregulation, a lot of small businesses, especially if they had a webpage, switched to a company other than Swisscom. It is only Swisscom numbers that drop the initial '0'. Most large hotels and businesses, residential numbers, etc will take this change, but if readers complain that a number doesn't work, it probably still contains the first zero. Andrea McEneaney, Canada (Mar 02)
For many travellers from Down Under and Britain it's a pain to travel without vegemite or marmite. In Switzerland there's a substitute available that's called 'Cenovis'. I guess for travellers with kids this is something good to know. H. Friedl, Switzerland (Mar 01)
There is a free magazine available called "Swiss Backpacker News" which has listings of all the independent hostels in Switzerland as well as information on some places to visit. It comes out several times a year which is useful as it lists forthcoming local festivals. They have an Internet site at www.backpacker.ch.
You can actually "borrow" bikes for the day in both Geneva and Zurich for a deposit which is returned when you bring the bike back safely. There are several pick-up points in both Geneva and Zurich.
The walking in the Jungfrau region was awesome. A very useful map was the Schweizer Wanderwege 1:50 000 sheet "Interlaken" which covers Interlaken along the valleys to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen and lakes Thun and Brienz. All the walking paths and mountain paths are clearly marked.
Lindt & Sprungli Chocolate Factory, Zurich: after cycling out to the factory, we found out that in actual fact, the museum is rarely open and you should always phone a few days in advance to find out whether it is going to be open or not. But we still got free chocolates from the person at reception, so it wasn't a complete loss. Jonathan Rodgers (Jun 00)
Don't use the train pass when you go to Mt Rigi in Luzern as you will only get a reduction of CHF10 and you wont be able to use the ticket for the mountain train to the top. Instead, if you buy the whole ticket (including the boat and train to the top) by showing your train pass, you can get a good discount and you'll get a free coupon which enables you to take a sleigh on the top or have some soup and bread for free. As the coupon is written in German, ask the crew on the boat. Yong Gyun Ghim, Korea (Apr 00)
Moving About
If you are travelling from Italy to Switzerland and have some spare time, it 's worthwhile changing the route: instead of the usual Milan-Chiasso-Lugano-(Luzern-wherever) take a train in the direction of Milan-Lecco-Tirano and then the Swiss local Rhaetishe Bahn up in the mountains to St. Moritz and down to Chur. You will be rewarded with beautiful scenery on the banks of Lago di Como (which takes the name Lago di Lecco) and with amazing views from the Swiss train, which climbs from 400 meters to 2200 meters. Jan Hruza, Czech Republic (Oct 00)
Gems, Highlights & Attractions
One has to visit the muenster in Basel including a visit of the tower. You have a fantastic view over the city and the tower climb is quite adventurous. It is just amazing how far up you can go there and you need to be free from giddiness. The 3CHF are worth it.Jutta Schaller, Switzerland (Oct 05)
St Gallen's OLMA festival in October is a week long exhibition in which all the farmers come to show off their livestock and buy their produce. There's a big parade at the start of the week, with local farmers and tradespeople from all over the region and beyond, weaving through the narrow streets on floats behind full brass bands. There's also a funfair and market in the area around Museum Strasse and the library. In the OLMA complex itself, about ten minutes walk east out of town on St. Jakob str., there are all kinds of exhibits, a chance to get to know some real Appenzell cows, taste some extra strong cheese and bet on the crowd pleasing pig races. The pig races are especially fun!
The 'old' new year celebration in the small town of Urnäsch, in the canton of Appenzell, is really worth going to see. Every January 13th (unless that's a Sunday, in which case it's the 12th)gangs of locals dressed up as 'ugly' and 'beautiful' sprites stomp through the snow to outlying farms banging huge cow bells and 'singing' in high pitched voices. The 'ugly' sprites look like big fir trees with twisted faces, the 'beautiful' ones wear handmade headdresses which depict scenes of happiness such as a wedding or good harvest. If you can squeeze yourself into a restaurant in the town itself you get treated to floor show after floor show as the various groups come into the bar to drive away the bad spirits and bring in the good.
There's a great place to swim in St Gallen, at the three lakes on the hill above the city. You can walk up the hill or take the mühleggbahn there, the tiny cable car which runs from just behind the cathedral to the top of the hill. You can swim for free in one of the lakes which have changing facilities and a little kiosk open in summer, or pay to get into the more maintained family pool further on. There's also a cheap restaurant up there with great views over the city and towards Lake Constance. Christian Lisseman, Switzerland (Mar 02)
The small Swiss German towns surrounding the Ara River between Zurich and Bern have (I think) the best location, as you are only an hour (at the most) from either city, the German border, and some great skiing in the Alps. Plus the biking is amazing, with waterfalls, campsites and great bars all over the area. Amanda Fay Szumutku, Canada (Apr 01)
I have some information about a wonderful musuem in Hergiswil, Kanton Luzern. Glasi Hergiswil is the oldest glass factory in Switzerland, founded in 1817. It includes a recorded tour (available in English and German) through an exhibition about the history of glass and the factory itself. I really enjoyed the well though out exhibition with its syncronized lighting, sound and video recordings.
The best part of the whole attraction is the factory itself. From a platform above the 10 or so glass makers I had a great view of them moulding and blowing the glass into shape. It was fascinating! Their handmade glass products are sold all over Switzerland and entry is free. It's open 9am to noon then 1.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. Melissa Bowtell, Australia (Feb 01)
A great way to see some of the back woods in Switzerland is to take the slow train from Interlaken to Lucerne. It is only a little bit slower than going to Bern and switching, but has some great views. It winds its way up into the mountains; you stop at some really tiny stations where there is still snow in late May and go past lots of small traditional houses and farms. An incredibly relaxing trip. Andrea McEneaney, Canada (Apr 00)
If you're visiting Switzerland and want to get off-the-beaten-track, head to the Valle de Joux. It's a quick 45 minute drive up and over a mountain pass from either Geneva or Lausanne and may be easily reached by train.
We were fortunate enough to live in one of the five tiny villages surrounding the Lac de Joux and we both believe it is truly a hidden gem. If you like wind surfing, sailing, cycling, hiking or cross-country skiing, this is the place for you. It's so off-the-beaten-track that even most Swiss will look at you with blank looks when you mention the place.
If you want to catch a glimpse of some of the finest watch making facilities in the world - most of the big names are head quartered here - or take a step back in time and wonder what the country was like 40 years ago - this is the place for you. There are hotels and pensions available as well as two camping grounds. Don't miss a side trip to the Grottes des Vallorbes to see some magnificent cave formations.
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