What are the odds? — It appears that I have an inseparable bond with Dresden. Last time I mentioned in a story that I lost my wallet on the train from Berlin to Dresden, this time I’m going to talk about another weird experience there. It was a morning in the summer of 2016 in…

Your choice matters — When you are going to travel, you will book a ticket, maybe also a hotel, then you pack your luggage and go. But it doesn’t always work like this. Some years ago, unprepared, I boarded an airplane to fly to a strange city without knowing it before. It was an…

Too clever for your own good — Travel allows us to see not only beautiful scenery but sometimes embarrassment occurs too, such as delayed flight, bad weather, lost the way, the wallet was stolen, etc. However, my wildest experience was taking the wrong suitcase when getting off the train. Some years ago, my husband(ex) was still working…

Remember don’t put all your eggs in one basket! — The train was full of passengers. Many of them lowered their heads and played with their mobile phones. Some closed their eyes and rested. It was peaceful in the carriage. I was sitting by the window, looking calm, but my mind was churning, feeling regret, remorse, and anger. . . …

I was on that plane — The plane finally stopped after taxiing on the runway for a while, and the fuselage gradually stabilized. The passengers were about to get up from their seats when the loudspeaker in the cabin suddenly sounded: “Dear passengers, we regret to tell you that our airplane has been damaged and cannot…

What was in it? A gift or a bomb? — The world is rich and colorful, and for everyone, the world is never objective. We perceive things with our experience and cognition. -by Adler in his book “Inferiority and Transcendence” The world in my eyes was once full of hatred and fear so that I even misunderstood the kindness of…

My experience with having earthquakes in Japan — From 2004 to 2007 I lived in Tokyo, Japan. This country has impressed me in many ways deeply, especially how the Japanese people dealt with earthquakes really knocked my socks off. Japan is an earthquake-prone country. There are approximately 5,000 minor earthquakes recorded in Japan per year, with more than…

Not knowing them will be embarrassing — The first time I went to a hot spring in Banff, Canada, I put on a swimsuit and jumped straight into the water just like in a swimming pool. Are you like me too? In Japan, you can’t do that in a hot spring. Japan has the reputation of being…

It’s not my cup of tea — “Can you take a picture for me?” Bobo stood among the flowers and made a good expression. As soon as I raised my phone and took a picture, she rushed over to check. “Ah, I look so fat! Once more, I’ll change my posture!” She went back to the flowers…

Overcome your inner fear — Life is not always exciting. Occasionally letting yourself be capricious, might be an adventure but could also be a reward. Once a friend from Hongkong went to the Netherlands on a business trip. He didn’t have much time, so he asked my husband and me to meet him in the…

No, it’s not me! — Summer is the peak season for vacations. What do you wear when you travel? I prefer loose, casual clothes like jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers. Of course, everyone has different ideas and choices. Someone recently posted a set of photos on social media of her traveling with her family. One…

Every country has its unique customs — I used to think that Switzerland is similar to Germany because they all speak the same language. But after visiting Switzerland several times, I found myself wrong. First of all, Swiss German is completely different from standard German. It is any of the Alemannic dialects I can’t understand at all…

Do they enchant or annoy? — If you live near an airport or train station, the noise from planes and trains seriously disrupts your life, you can file a lawsuit for damages, and sometimes you’ve a good chance to win. But if you are living in an area where the church bells ring the whole day…

Where does all the trash go? — Every time I come to Switzerland, I find something new about this country. My partner lives in Switzerland. He will be moving in October. So, when I arrived in August this year, I helped him sort out the house clutter. A lot of things are either old or outdated that…

Coincidences often change our life — Why are we what we are today? Only because of the decisions we have made? Or it was just the result of many coincidences? One Sunday night, a full moon hung in the sky and the stars were looming, which were so exciting that we decided to go to a…

At high altitudes, there is beautiful scenery and more… — In the eyes of many people, Switzerland is a country that is as beautiful as paradise. There are mountains and rivers which are all yearning and nostalgic. However, many famous attractions are usually filled with a large number of tourists, crowded and noisy. …

Attractions not found in travel guides but worth a visit — You may be unfamiliar with the name Aargau, and wonder why I mentioned this place, after all there are so many famous cities in Switzerland, like Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, etc., you can name more. However, you know what? The first castle of the Habsburg dynasty was built in Aargau. In…

Fortifications Of The Past, Amusement Parks Of Today — Mountains are famous for living saints and water gain miraculous for residing dragons. — an old Chinese Proverb In China, ancient temples are hidden deep in the mountains, while in Switzerland, there are castles everywhere on the top of the mountain or on water. Within fifteen kilometers of where we…

More than just a castle, there’s lots to see — Hallwyl Castle (German: Schloss Hallwyl)is one of the most important moated castles in Switzerland. It is located north of the northern end of Lake Hallwil in the canton of Aargau. The last time I went to Hallwyl Castle was in February this year when the weather was cold and there…

The perfect combination of artificial and natural — Recreation Park in Switzerland — Recreation Park is located in Aarau of Switzerland, very close to the city. Locals like to call it Power Plant Island, which was built in the late 19th century when the Aare River opened a channel for the adjacent hydroelectric power plant. The Aarau power plant is a run-of-river power…