A story about the internal conflicts and struggles I faced when deciding whether to settle down in Japan or not.
Tag Archives: About me
The power of music
A short story about trips down memory lane facilitated by music, and a quick glance at my diverse Spotify playlist.
Things to do on and around Lake Lucerne
A few short stories about my all time favourite place in Switzerland: my hometown lake in Lucerne.
“Akemashita Omedetou” – New Year in Japan
A story about the New Year’s traditions in Japan and the role of Soba noodles and singing contests.
Tokyo Places
A story about the gems I discovered during my 4 months long stay in Tokyo.
Life in Tokyo
A story about returning to Japan for work and my first weeks in Tokyo as a Swiss.
“A Shisha a day…
A story about my shisha consumption in Dubai as a substitute for therapy.
Why I am “not very Swiss” at all
This story deals with the reasons why I sometimes encounter intercultural differences even in Switzerland and why I feel at home in more than just one place in the world.
Jeju Olle Trail – Week 3
The story of my last week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This was the most demanding mentally, as the solitude started to show its effects on my mental health.
Jeju Olle Trail – Week 2
A story about my experiences during the second week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This post is about long, painful hiking days, beautiful coastal areas and the benefits of hiking in a group.