<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Private Cultural City Tours in Switzerland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Switzerland's Hidden Treasures]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:17:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.judithbejerano.com/he-il/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Beyond the Chocolate Shops: The Art and Stories Most Visitors Walk Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zurich is more than its elegant shopping streets and lakeside views. Some of its most fascinating stories are hidden in unexpected places. Zurich is often associated with luxury shopping, Swiss chocolate, banking and its beautiful lakeside setting. But beneath its polished surface lies a city full of artistic rebellion, unexpected beauty and stories that many visitors never discover. For those willing to look beyond the familiar tourist itinerary, Zurich offers a different kind of cultural...]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/post/zurich-beyond-the-chocolate-shops-the-art-and-stories-most-visitors-walk-past</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad76402b6a4433e2090f8dd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:02:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/273a52_74a4ed88abcc438e88032825d6072c23~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judith Bejerano</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Switzerland Is More Than Its Pretty Picture — The Artists Who Challenged Swiss Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean Tinguely’s kinetic Fasnachtsbrunnen in Basel transforms sculpture into a playful, ever-changing performance. Switzerland is often presented as a country of perfect landscapes, precise watches, orderly streets and timeless traditions. Its international image is remarkably consistent: beautiful, prosperous, peaceful and carefully organized. But Swiss artists have often told a more complicated story. Through playful machines, provocative performances and unconventional sculptures, they have...]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/post/why-switzerland-is-more-than-its-pretty-picture-the-artists-who-challenged-swiss-identity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad7606b7fc7c80ebba70ba7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:47:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/273a52_d98b4878b8784a3e81410930e3904ba6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judith Bejerano</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heidi: A Sweet Survival Myth — or a Reflection of Switzerland’s Harder Times?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vintage illustration of Heidi and a goat. Historical illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith, 1922. The little girl who came to represent the Switzerland of mountains, simplicity and resilience Few fictional characters are as closely associated with Switzerland as Heidi. A little girl living with her grandfather in a mountain hut, surrounded by Alpine meadows, goats and enormous mountain views — Heidi has become one of Switzerland’s most recognizable cultural symbols. For many visitors, Heidi...]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/post/heidi-a-sweet-survival-myth-or-a-reflection-of-switzerland-s-harder-times</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad758a3b6a4433e2090dd73</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/273a52_31bd6ac70d7b474cb4e487fb16e0f2c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judith Bejerano</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Eat in Switzerland Beyond Fondue and Chocolate]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 regional Swiss foods you probably haven’t heard of When people think about Swiss food, two things usually come to mind: fondue and chocolate. And yes, you should absolutely try both. But if you stop there, you are missing a fascinating part of Switzerland. Swiss cuisine is remarkably regional. Cross a language border, enter a different canton, or travel from a city into the Alps, and the food on the table can change dramatically. Switzerland’s culinary traditions reflect German, French and...]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/post/the-importance-of-sustainable-living-in-today-s-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a3f74cecb33cd5ae8778f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/273a52_13c98f2dbe564b0eaf563c39bc0ba83d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_650,h_365,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judith Bejerano</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witches, Ghosts and Dragons: The Dark Side of Lucerne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The medieval legends, witch trials and supernatural stories hidden beneath one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities Lucerne is usually presented as a picture-perfect Swiss city: the Chapel Bridge reflected in the water, the towers of the Old Town, the lake surrounded by mountains, and Mount Pilatus rising dramatically above it all. But look a little closer, and Lucerne has another story to tell. For centuries, people here lived with a very different understanding of the world — one...]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/post/the-importance-of-sustainable-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a3f70328f65b106576352</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/273a52_34956b2e475946889bda2b72cd5a89cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judith Bejerano</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Places in Basel Most Tourists Walk Right Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quieter, more local side of the city — beyond the postcard When visitors come to Basel, they usually know where to go. They walk through the Old Town, admire the red sandstone Rathaus, cross the Mittlere Brücke, visit the Kunstmuseum, and stand in front of the Münster overlooking the Rhine. And all of that is worth doing. But Basel has another side — one that becomes much more visible when you cross the Rhine into Kleinbasel. Here, the pace feels different. People sit beside the river with...]]></description><link>https://www.judithbejerano.com/post/the-art-of-mindful-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a3f70cd8d822ee17a0797</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:59:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/273a52_d8a922026da6415799a69f032dbdc0c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_840,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Judith Bejerano</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>