Tag Archives: Zurich

The poem I didn’t write

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

The Poem I Didn’t Write, by Raymond Carver Here is the poem I was going to write earlier, but didn’t because I heard you stirring. I was thinking again about that first morning in Zurich. How we woke up before … Continue reading →

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Under Zurich

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

When I think of Zurich, biking is not the first thing that comes to mind. However, in the years since I spent time there, a robust bike culture has grown and thrived. Which explains why the new Zürich Stadttunnel  for … Continue reading →

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I can’t believe that NYC is #17

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

To paraphrase Tolstoy’s famous opening line: All happy cities are alike; each unhappy city is unhappy in its own way. Maybe that’s too clunky a way to introduce the 2025 Happy City Index, but I’m seriously jetlagged so it will … Continue reading →

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Home of Chocolate

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Somehow I missed one of the most important stories of last month with the news that Lindt has opened an all new headquarters museum near Zurich. The Lindt Home of Chocolate welcomed its first visitors in Kilchberg, Switzerland on September … Continue reading →

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Travel By Design

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Regular TBTP followers are well aware of my bias for old school print travel guide books. So you won’t be surprised to discover that I’m liking a new series of city guides called The Design Guide. Aimed at both travelers … Continue reading →

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Book This Hotel

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Open for just over six months, the very cool B2 Boutique Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland is rapidly becoming an aspirational lodging destination for traveling bibliophiles. Situated in the former 19th century Hürlimann Brewery, this “Hotel with a bookmark” has managed … Continue reading →

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Helvetia’s Traum

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Back before the astronomical value of the Swiss franc made long visits to Switzerland cost prohibitive, I was lucky enough to spend some quality time in glorious Helvetia. So, it will come as no surprise that I’m smitten by this … Continue reading →

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