Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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South East Asia trip: step 1 completed!
For some reason, French people holders must apply for a visa when they want to discover Vietnam (different websites, different info so I’m writing this article based on the instructions found on my government’s official website) After thinking of sending my visa application for so long, I finally did it. I found time to organize:…
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Quote of the day
‘Life usually means well, even though at times it may seem unfair or difficult to accept’ – A. Von Benucci
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A two-day itinerary to see Luzern and Zurich without rushing!
I love having guests, showing them around, sharing my knowledge as I would be a local and this weekend, since a friend of mine came over, I put my tour guide hat on again. She arrived on Friday and flew back today at 8:45 pm so I planned an itinerary to make sure she gets…
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Rump steak & mashed sweet potatoes with pomegranate, coco milk & lime
Cooking for friends after a long day at work is priceless. For me, it was always a dilemma between a fine dinner and a light dinner. For years I thought it was not possible to cook light and fine, I was clearly wrong. I discovered Paleo lifestyle a few months ago and even though I…
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Thank god I am commuting in Switzerland
Commuting… Pendeln… Faire la navette… In any language, ‘commuting’ can sound tiring and difficult. Long words to express long hours spent on trains each year. However in Switzerland, I must confess, it is made very easy and convenient and I am enjoying it a lot. No stress from being stuck in traffic jams, just sitting…
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Simple instants of satisfaction!
Understanding a few words spoken by an Iranian woman on a train… #yougottalovelanguages! Happy trails and remember: Carpe Diem!
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Quote of the day
‘Challenge: a situation where you say “oh shit” several times in a row and end up saying “yeah, well done me!”‘ – A. Von Benucci
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Snow in September is not acceptable!!
This morning Luzern’s lovely mount, Pilatus, has received the visit of an unexpected visitor: snow… Really? I mean really?! It had to be now? I believe somebody up there didn’t quite get the meaning of fall (nor autumn ha!) Yes, 2013 has been a bizarre and unusual year in Switzerland: a long & tough winter,…
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Quote of the day
‘Do not ignore your problems unless you want them to grow bigger. Acknowledge them and you will be one step closer to fix them!’ – A. Von Benucci
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Shoes or no shoes, this is the question!
Have you ever said or heard that you or your girlfriend had no shoes?! When it is that time of the year to deep clean your closets, you do realize that you (or she) have plenty of those! Shoes are addictive. They come in different shapes and various colors. It seems that we cannot get…
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