Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The most expensive rubbish in the world!
I can only think of another place on the world where this would be acceptable: Singapore. I’m glad Zug Stadt (city) is finally reacting towards our uncivilized manners. When I moved to Switzerland almost 6 years ago, I was led to believe that my adopting country was a clean paradise. An urban legend it was,…
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You know you are on the right track…
… To be integrated when you attend a pig race, enjoy it and put a bet on the winner! Go Speedy!!! Happy trails and remember: Carpe Diem!
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Rumor has it…
That people either love or hate rumors… Rumor, gossip, blabbermouth, however we want to call it, they are part of our delusive wealthy society and one thing is sure, we cannot avoid them. What else would we do anyway with our spare time?!? Oh yeah! Right! Mind our own business! Anyway recently I was accused…
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Once upon a time…
… Smiling? Joking? Pleasant and accommodating? What happened to our Swiss waitress? Oh no wait!! For a minute I forgot we crossed the border and we were now sitting in an Austrian restaurant… You do wonder how 30 kms can change so much in service. Why do Austrian waiters and waitresses are so patient and…
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Yes, you are (getting) old…
… when a 12-year old tells his mate that there is no way that he travels in the child area coz kids are annoying! Standing there, taking 20 years in your face is not pleasant, especially if you were in denial for your 30th birthday (note to self: celebrating your 21st bird at a few…
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Yes this is friendship!
They say you don’t chose your family, but you certainly can select your friends. Getting the right entourage can be tricky. One guideline? Be picky! For me friendship is like love but even more important and you should never settle for less than what you deserve! Signs of a true friend? 1) They prepare you…
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Quote of the day
‘Hope is when your faith remains even though everybody else gave up’ – A. Von Benucci
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I love Pacifico!
Yes, service can (be) and is crap. Waitresses are not smiling. Welcoming staff is cold and arrogant… But we keep going back to this place on Pilatusstrasse: Pacifico! Why, will you ask me?! Well here are my top 5 answers: 1. FREE buffet between 5:30 pm and 7 pm! This is rare enough to be…
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Step 1 was a success!
Yeah I’m officially allowed to enter Vietnam!! Looking forward to discovering Hanoi, Halong Bay, HonChi Minh… At the time we will be there it shouldn’t be too hot nor cold. Should be lovely! Next step: organize a visa to enter Cambodia! And only 10 weeks to go but hey who is counting? Happy trails and…
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A year today…
A year ago today, I was leaving for my tapas world tour, 100 days, 13 countries, over 70 000 kms covered, met many amazing people, tried mysef to Lao, Swahili and Tonga, ate some unexpected and interesting local dishes and realized that Wanderlust was still and will always be a part of me! Glad I…
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