I was born in Zurich , grew up in the Italian part of Switzerland, and had a grandmother from the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Throw in a Jewish-Polish lineage from my mother's side, and there you have it: a genuine mutt! My first and now renewed professional love was hospitality and tourism. Through the turns and twists of life, I worked in various hotels and cruise ships, as an interpreter, as a casino dealer, as a volunteer, and lastly, for 13 years, as a vice-consul for the Swiss government around the globe.
I moved back to Zurich in , as this city, besides the energetic vibe and multicultural character, offers a rich heritage of millennial cultures. Throughout my journeys, I learned to cherish simple moments of delight : sharing a home-cooked meal among locals, being laughed at by half a dozen children on a Guatemalan chicken bus, hearing long-lost legends told by village elders, buying locally crafted gifts , or spontaneously accepting invitations to explore spectacular yet desolate panoramas.
Talking to people from all walks of life, with strangers who turned into friends, I learned to listen to everyone with equal curiosity.
Friends for an hour, a day, or a lifetime, the intimacy of serendipitous encounters while traveling encourages a deep sense of bond , honesty, and trust. This is my ethos for sharing Zurich and Switzerland with people who decide to visit its charming cities, foreboding and awe-inspiring mountains, romantic train rides, and mouthwatering local dishes. I mostly mean chocolate, but we have other delicious delicacies, too!
I am looking forward to meeting you! Gallen, Switzerland. Professional Expat - 18 countries. Traveled passionately - 75 countries. Volunteered compassionately - 5 countries. Enjoyed 5-star hotels and travel. I had fun backpacking and hitchhiking. I ate pigeon in Bolivia. Surfed sand dunes in Peru. Pilgrimage on the Compostela Way. I visited the happiest country - Bhutan.
