This video made me smile this morning, although No.9 might be taking it a little far.
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Sunday, January 15, 2017
9 Ways To Stay In Touch With Long-Distance Friends
One of my favrourite link lists is Swiss Miss' Friday link pack. Swissmiss is a design blog run by Swiss, long-term New York resident Tina Roth Eisenberg. She and her team are full of creative and out-of-the-ordinary ideas.
This video made me smile this morning, although No.9 might be taking it a little far.
This video made me smile this morning, although No.9 might be taking it a little far.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
The world is as big or as small as you make it
This is a video worth watching about a group of North Philadelphia local kids that gather at a rec centre to participate in an innovative program where they forge friendships with their peers across the world.
These students need to go through a metal detector every day at school. Despite a difficult environment they tell and listen to stories of the world that 10 years ago they wouldn't have had the opportunity to be exposed to.
This amazing bunch of kids are blessed with having an awesome mentor who wants to spread empathy and understanding by connecting teenagers. She decides to "retool" what the kids already have.
She guides them to ask real questions and learn about what separates them and what unites them. As they connect with kids from New York, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Paris and Kazakhstan, they discover that their worlds are not as different as they might think.
"The World Is As Big Or As Small As You Make It" | Sundance Institute.
These students need to go through a metal detector every day at school. Despite a difficult environment they tell and listen to stories of the world that 10 years ago they wouldn't have had the opportunity to be exposed to.
This amazing bunch of kids are blessed with having an awesome mentor who wants to spread empathy and understanding by connecting teenagers. She decides to "retool" what the kids already have.
She guides them to ask real questions and learn about what separates them and what unites them. As they connect with kids from New York, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Paris and Kazakhstan, they discover that their worlds are not as different as they might think.
"The World Is As Big Or As Small As You Make It" | Sundance Institute.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
It's Neighbours' Day on May 20th
On May 20th, 2016 Switzerland joins the Neighbors' Day celebration. It is a very simple initiative that aims to promote a culture of solidarity within the neighbourhood to fight the typical isolation of today's contemporary lifestyle.
Celebrated on Friday May 20th 2016 by several million people in Europe, Neighbours' Day has enjoyed cross-continental success. This year, Neighbours Day is supported by more than 1 200 partners (city councils, housing organizations and local associations) in over 30 countries! The participants have reached 10 million!
Lugano joined this initiative in 2004 for the first time and over the years, citizens' actions have increased exponentially. To date, several hundred people participate with enthusiasm at this annual event. Founded 1999 in Paris by Mr.Atanase Périfan, the Neighbours' Day encountered an immediate success and has been growing ever since.
So why not organize an informal party and invite your neighbours! A simple gesture that can help strengthen the network of solidarity to overcome the distrust and the impoverishment of social relations.
The principle is straight forward: people of the same building or within the same neighbourhood gather on the evening of May 20th, to eat something together, have a drink, exchange a few words and get to know eachother better. An easy way to create solidarity or simply find opportunities to be together.
Three good reasons to join the party:
1. Get to know and appreciate your neighbour!
2. Unity is strength ... and makes life easier
3. A name, a face, a story...
Check your mailbox for the pre-printed invitation pack, click here or e-mail: vicini@lugano.ch or phone: Tel. 058 866 74 57.
Celebrated on Friday May 20th 2016 by several million people in Europe, Neighbours' Day has enjoyed cross-continental success. This year, Neighbours Day is supported by more than 1 200 partners (city councils, housing organizations and local associations) in over 30 countries! The participants have reached 10 million!
Lugano joined this initiative in 2004 for the first time and over the years, citizens' actions have increased exponentially. To date, several hundred people participate with enthusiasm at this annual event. Founded 1999 in Paris by Mr.Atanase Périfan, the Neighbours' Day encountered an immediate success and has been growing ever since.
So why not organize an informal party and invite your neighbours! A simple gesture that can help strengthen the network of solidarity to overcome the distrust and the impoverishment of social relations.
The principle is straight forward: people of the same building or within the same neighbourhood gather on the evening of May 20th, to eat something together, have a drink, exchange a few words and get to know eachother better. An easy way to create solidarity or simply find opportunities to be together.
Three good reasons to join the party:
1. Get to know and appreciate your neighbour!
2. Unity is strength ... and makes life easier
3. A name, a face, a story...
Check your mailbox for the pre-printed invitation pack, click here or e-mail: vicini@lugano.ch or phone: Tel. 058 866 74 57.
You can also check out my Swiss neighbourhood rules before you embark on your adventure! Most importantly: don't forget to have fun! Remember the Swiss can be fun, just give them a chance. ;)
Sunday, April 17, 2016
What it takes to make a home
What makes a spot feel like home? Is it because it's the place you live in, the local food you appreciate, the cultural traditions you enjoy, the location's natural beauty or does it just boil down to good friendship?
We have lived in many places and some have stuck with us more than others, to the point where the ones that have conquered a part of our hearts we still call home whereas the others we hardly ever talk about anymore.
Paris is officially our home but we also call Lugano and Madrid our home. Years ago I would have argued that one might be schizophrenic to so convincingly feel part of not just two but three communities. Today I know that not just my husband and I have created a strong bond to these places but the kids feel totally integrated in all three as well.
Of course, the fact that we regularly return to Lugano and Madrid renders the feeling of home easier. But the question remains: why do we so enjoy returning to "our homes"?
Yes, we love the local food and we travel back to Paris with our luggage full of goodies every time to cure our home sickness. Yes, we have adopted traditions from each country which we add to our rather eclectic yearly calendar of family celebrations. Yes, we do speak the local language and follow the who's who of the moment on regional TV and yes, we enjoy the natural beauty each location has to offer... but in the end...
... in the end...
... it is the human factor that makes all the difference.
Our homes resemble Grand Central Station the minute we arrive. Neighbours popping by to greet us, girl friends coming round for brunch, family friends inviting us for dinner, kids enjoying sleepovers, teenagers hanging out in the den listening to music, aquaintances catching up with us, custodians and gardeners happy to see us, the postman and the lady at the bakery intrigued by our lifestyle but appreciative of our loyalty.
Expat girl is convinced that even the cows down the road recognize her when she returns to Lugano!
It is the feeling of belonging that turns a place into a home. The consciousness of being appreciated and cherishing the good things in life such as true friendship. The demonstration of affection and the loyalty and respect that comes with it ... from both sides of the relationship.
This might sound like a cliché but I believe it is what ties us to our homes ... since ... how lonely and boring would a home be without the life and soul of human beings!
We have lived in many places and some have stuck with us more than others, to the point where the ones that have conquered a part of our hearts we still call home whereas the others we hardly ever talk about anymore.
Paris is officially our home but we also call Lugano and Madrid our home. Years ago I would have argued that one might be schizophrenic to so convincingly feel part of not just two but three communities. Today I know that not just my husband and I have created a strong bond to these places but the kids feel totally integrated in all three as well.
Of course, the fact that we regularly return to Lugano and Madrid renders the feeling of home easier. But the question remains: why do we so enjoy returning to "our homes"?
Yes, we love the local food and we travel back to Paris with our luggage full of goodies every time to cure our home sickness. Yes, we have adopted traditions from each country which we add to our rather eclectic yearly calendar of family celebrations. Yes, we do speak the local language and follow the who's who of the moment on regional TV and yes, we enjoy the natural beauty each location has to offer... but in the end...
... in the end...
... it is the human factor that makes all the difference.
Our homes resemble Grand Central Station the minute we arrive. Neighbours popping by to greet us, girl friends coming round for brunch, family friends inviting us for dinner, kids enjoying sleepovers, teenagers hanging out in the den listening to music, aquaintances catching up with us, custodians and gardeners happy to see us, the postman and the lady at the bakery intrigued by our lifestyle but appreciative of our loyalty.
Expat girl is convinced that even the cows down the road recognize her when she returns to Lugano!
It is the feeling of belonging that turns a place into a home. The consciousness of being appreciated and cherishing the good things in life such as true friendship. The demonstration of affection and the loyalty and respect that comes with it ... from both sides of the relationship.
This might sound like a cliché but I believe it is what ties us to our homes ... since ... how lonely and boring would a home be without the life and soul of human beings!
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Fox Trail in Lugano
Have you heard of Fox Trail, the latest addition to Switzerland's many activities? Fox Trail consists of a thrilling paper chase organised across the country. The ingenious team event leads you to a city's most charming nooks and crannies or even to a castle's bizarre rooms on the Fox' various trails. Every course is different: decipher messages, interpret clues and coax secrets out of intricate puzzles.
Whether friends, family, acquaintances, company or club: Fox Trail makes for a group event that is rich in variety, and suits curious people between 8 and 88 years of age and it always has a new surprise up its sleeve.
It is not a race or an athletic feat, but a fun and elaborate group event, which lets you playfully discover a city with investigative skill, creativity and team work.
Ticino's trail is called Galileo Galilei where you'll search for the mysterious green treasure chest in the centre of Lugano. The trail leads you from the train station directly into the hills of the city but do not let yourself be too distracted by the breath-taking view, as there is still much to do: knights have to be saved, old characters have to be deciphered or trails of blood pursued. Even an exclusive cableway will help you with the enigma! This extraordinary tour through Lugano ends in the city center and is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
Seek and book a trail right here: http://www.foxtrail.ch/en. The organisers will tell you all in an e-mail. Happy hunting!
Whether friends, family, acquaintances, company or club: Fox Trail makes for a group event that is rich in variety, and suits curious people between 8 and 88 years of age and it always has a new surprise up its sleeve.
It is not a race or an athletic feat, but a fun and elaborate group event, which lets you playfully discover a city with investigative skill, creativity and team work.
Ticino's trail is called Galileo Galilei where you'll search for the mysterious green treasure chest in the centre of Lugano. The trail leads you from the train station directly into the hills of the city but do not let yourself be too distracted by the breath-taking view, as there is still much to do: knights have to be saved, old characters have to be deciphered or trails of blood pursued. Even an exclusive cableway will help you with the enigma! This extraordinary tour through Lugano ends in the city center and is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
Seek and book a trail right here: http://www.foxtrail.ch/en. The organisers will tell you all in an e-mail. Happy hunting!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Ladies' lunch at the Lido di Lugano
The Lido is opening its doors and offering lunch this Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 to 16:00. So call your friend, book yourselves a table and get into the spring mood. Phone 091/971'55'00 and enjoy!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Meetup Lounge Aperitivo @ Seven
If you feel like meeting new people or just want to mingle bringing your own friends along, then this event is for you.
Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups. Their mission is to revitalize local community and you can be part of it.
The next Meetup Lounge Aperitivo is on Wednesday, March 4th at the new Seven Lounge in Lugano. This new lakeside design lounge bar offers a wide selection of cocktails, mocktails, beers and wines with a deejay infuse of laid back atmosphere of chilled out vibes. The second floor has been reserved for especially for MeetUp.
So join them by signing up to the event through the MeetUp site.
And don’t forget to check the event calendar for other upcoming events. And if you have something nice and fun you would like to organize just post it on the Meetup and invite members to join.
Venue: MeetUp Lounge
Where: Seven Lounge, Via Stauffacher 1, 6900 Lugano
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups. Their mission is to revitalize local community and you can be part of it.
The next Meetup Lounge Aperitivo is on Wednesday, March 4th at the new Seven Lounge in Lugano. This new lakeside design lounge bar offers a wide selection of cocktails, mocktails, beers and wines with a deejay infuse of laid back atmosphere of chilled out vibes. The second floor has been reserved for especially for MeetUp.
So join them by signing up to the event through the MeetUp site.
And don’t forget to check the event calendar for other upcoming events. And if you have something nice and fun you would like to organize just post it on the Meetup and invite members to join.
Venue: MeetUp Lounge
Where: Seven Lounge, Via Stauffacher 1, 6900 Lugano
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Hello neighbour...
When was the last time you ran out of sugar and asked your neighbour for a favour? Personally, I hopped across the landing last year to ask mine for a bottle opener. She looked very confused and surprised but handed me one nevertheless.
Pumpipumpe is a Switzerland-based project that is encouraging residents to place stickers on their mailbox to denote the goods they’re willing to lend to their neighbours.
The idea was initially formed to enable those with bike pumps to indicate to fellow cyclists that they could knock and use theirs in the case of a flat tyre — hence the name Pumpipumpe (lending pumps).
The scheme has since expanded into a system allow neighbours to advertise any object available to borrow.
Those who want to take part can simply order a pack of stickers from the project’s website. Each sticker is a small blue square that features illustrations including a bike pump, lawn mower, kitchen scale, children’s toys, and even internet access and fancy dress costumes.
The idea is that homeowners place the stickers for the items they have on their mailbox so passersby can know if they’re good to knock on the door. The stickers are free to anyone in Switzerland or Germany.
Could this idea work in your part of the world?
Pumpipumpe is a Switzerland-based project that is encouraging residents to place stickers on their mailbox to denote the goods they’re willing to lend to their neighbours.
The idea was initially formed to enable those with bike pumps to indicate to fellow cyclists that they could knock and use theirs in the case of a flat tyre — hence the name Pumpipumpe (lending pumps).
The scheme has since expanded into a system allow neighbours to advertise any object available to borrow.
Those who want to take part can simply order a pack of stickers from the project’s website. Each sticker is a small blue square that features illustrations including a bike pump, lawn mower, kitchen scale, children’s toys, and even internet access and fancy dress costumes.
The idea is that homeowners place the stickers for the items they have on their mailbox so passersby can know if they’re good to knock on the door. The stickers are free to anyone in Switzerland or Germany.
Could this idea work in your part of the world?
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Lugano Souvenir gift
It is the time of year again when expat famililes start moving. Do you have a friend leaving? Are you looking for the perfect little gift that will make him/her smile?
My tip: head down to the Manor and check out their Swiss corner. Take a look at the Lugano mugs! They will definately brighten up someone's day AND the person will think of you every morning.
For just CHF 9.90 you'll be holding Lugano in your hands with a smile on your face.
It couldn't be better!
My tip: head down to the Manor and check out their Swiss corner. Take a look at the Lugano mugs! They will definately brighten up someone's day AND the person will think of you every morning.
For just CHF 9.90 you'll be holding Lugano in your hands with a smile on your face.
It couldn't be better!
P.S. No, the Manor is NOT sponsoring me for this post,
I just happen to fall in love with the Lugano mugs!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
IWCL Evening Group is hitting the dance floor...
Get ready to dance to the SOUNDS of the 80’s/90’s. You won't have to stay up and wait until midnight to go out either because, once again, Choco-Late is opening its doors just for the International Women's Club of Lugano.
Don't miss an evening with friends and fun on Thursday, February 20th, 2014.
Venue: IWCL Evening Group Disco dance
Where: Choco-Late club, Piazza Dante 8, 6900 Lugano
When: Thursday, Feb 20th, 2014
Time: 20:30 until 23:00
Price: CHF 30 - includes a very generous celebration buffet, 1 drink voucher water and orange juice
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chocolateclublugano?fref=ts
Don’t forget to let them know if you want to join, so that they can provide enough food for everyone, write quickly to: iwcleveninggroup@gmail.com
Don't miss an evening with friends and fun on Thursday, February 20th, 2014.
Venue: IWCL Evening Group Disco dance
Where: Choco-Late club, Piazza Dante 8, 6900 Lugano
When: Thursday, Feb 20th, 2014
Time: 20:30 until 23:00
Price: CHF 30 - includes a very generous celebration buffet, 1 drink voucher water and orange juice
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chocolateclublugano?fref=ts
Don’t forget to let them know if you want to join, so that they can provide enough food for everyone, write quickly to: iwcleveninggroup@gmail.com
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Missing family and friends abroad?
This is your opportunity: tell SWISS your story. Why?
Every day, SWISS flies people all over the world. And some of them stay abroad forever. Family and friends often live thousands of miles apart and don’t get the chance to see each other in person. The airline of Switzerland would like to bring these people back together. They are giving away 300 tickets.
So tell them your story, and let them know who you’d love to be reunited with. You can even upload a video or some photos to persuade the judges and website visitors to vote for you.
All the documents, photos and videos submitted will be studied by a judging panel. The panel will then select what they feel are the most moving stories, and the winners will be listed at swiss.com/for-switzerland.
If you can get 50 friends or more to vote for your story, you’ll earn an additional one-off panel vote. And all the people who have voted for you will also have the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to a SWISS destination within Europe.
Beware: only those residing in Switzerland are permitted to take part in the competition. Any entry must be submitted by family members living in Switzerland.
The closing date is Sunday, 6th October 2013 at 24:00.
So, go ahead, tell SWISS your story here: http://www.seatsforswitzerland.com/#!/en/join/
Every day, SWISS flies people all over the world. And some of them stay abroad forever. Family and friends often live thousands of miles apart and don’t get the chance to see each other in person. The airline of Switzerland would like to bring these people back together. They are giving away 300 tickets.
So tell them your story, and let them know who you’d love to be reunited with. You can even upload a video or some photos to persuade the judges and website visitors to vote for you.
All the documents, photos and videos submitted will be studied by a judging panel. The panel will then select what they feel are the most moving stories, and the winners will be listed at swiss.com/for-switzerland.
If you can get 50 friends or more to vote for your story, you’ll earn an additional one-off panel vote. And all the people who have voted for you will also have the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to a SWISS destination within Europe.
Beware: only those residing in Switzerland are permitted to take part in the competition. Any entry must be submitted by family members living in Switzerland.
The closing date is Sunday, 6th October 2013 at 24:00.
So, go ahead, tell SWISS your story here: http://www.seatsforswitzerland.com/#!/en/join/
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Meet Up with Lugano Expats for an Aperitivo at the Lanchetta
Feel like meeting new people? Looking to hook up with other Expats in Lugano?
The Expat community in Lugano is growing and is more organized than ever. Tonight it is MeetUp time. Meetups are neighbors getting together to learn something, do something and share something. All you need to do is sign up here: http://www.meetup.com/Lugano-MeetUp/.
Enjoy a nice aperitivo in one of the best lounge-bars on the lakeside of Lugano. Nearly 50 people are attending tonight's get-together at the "Lanchetta" at 7pm.
The organizers are looking forward to see you and spend a great evening together, meeting new people and lifting your glasses and spirits high!
So sign up, and since you're at it, check out the pictures of our previous MeetUps!
Venue: MeetUp Aperitivo
Where: La Lanchetta, Viale Castagnola 16, Lugano
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Expat community in Lugano is growing and is more organized than ever. Tonight it is MeetUp time. Meetups are neighbors getting together to learn something, do something and share something. All you need to do is sign up here: http://www.meetup.com/Lugano-MeetUp/.
Enjoy a nice aperitivo in one of the best lounge-bars on the lakeside of Lugano. Nearly 50 people are attending tonight's get-together at the "Lanchetta" at 7pm.
The organizers are looking forward to see you and spend a great evening together, meeting new people and lifting your glasses and spirits high!
So sign up, and since you're at it, check out the pictures of our previous MeetUps!
Venue: MeetUp Aperitivo
Where: La Lanchetta, Viale Castagnola 16, Lugano
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, April 13, 2013
When we were young....
“A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.”
Unknown
I am not sure if today's youth would still go through such trouble as to head south on a moped to spend a weekend in the Ticino but this video certainly made me smile.
I actually remember friends taking off from Zurich heading towards the sunshine over the Gotthard pass on their motorcycles. It was the early 80's. We were rebels supporting Radio 24, the first "free radio" which was broadcasting illegally from Monte Ceneri and Zürich's youngster were their biggest fan group.
Are their any other vintage Radio 24 fans out there?
Unknown
I am not sure if today's youth would still go through such trouble as to head south on a moped to spend a weekend in the Ticino but this video certainly made me smile.
I actually remember friends taking off from Zurich heading towards the sunshine over the Gotthard pass on their motorcycles. It was the early 80's. We were rebels supporting Radio 24, the first "free radio" which was broadcasting illegally from Monte Ceneri and Zürich's youngster were their biggest fan group.
Are their any other vintage Radio 24 fans out there?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
InterNations Over-40 Event in Lugano
InterNations are happy to invite you to their first get-together created for their members who are over 40 years old, to mingle, catch up with friends, and meet new people with similar interests.
New International friends are very welcomed too but are kindly asked to sign up to InterNations. Register by clicking onto their site: http://www.internations.org.
So join them on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at the Viva Café and get partying! Over 30 people are registered already.
Venue: Baby Boomers & Early Generation X" Networking Event in Lugano
Where: Viva Café Lounge & Restaurant, Via Lambertenghi 5, 6900 Lugano
When: Saturday, February 16th, 2013
Time: 19:00 onwards
Cover charge:
Basic Members: 10.00 CHF
Not on guest list: 20.00 CHF
Cover charge includes: a welcome drink and appetizers, exclusive use of the place with music and entertainment during the evening.
New International friends are very welcomed too but are kindly asked to sign up to InterNations. Register by clicking onto their site: http://www.internations.org.
So join them on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at the Viva Café and get partying! Over 30 people are registered already.
Venue: Baby Boomers & Early Generation X" Networking Event in Lugano
Where: Viva Café Lounge & Restaurant, Via Lambertenghi 5, 6900 Lugano
When: Saturday, February 16th, 2013
Time: 19:00 onwards
Cover charge:
Basic Members: 10.00 CHF
Not on guest list: 20.00 CHF
Cover charge includes: a welcome drink and appetizers, exclusive use of the place with music and entertainment during the evening.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
InterNations Lugano Networking event
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
Can you believe there will be over 160 Lugano Expats meeting tomorrow night? Well, it is true. After the success of the Expat expo with over 2000 visitors Lugano's expat community is thriving.
Get ready to party on. You are invited to InterNations Lugano get-together, to mingle, catch up with friends, and meet new people. They will be meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 7 pm onwards, at NYX Lounge in Lugano. InterNations has exclusive use of the upper floor and half of the downstairs at NYX Lounge in the centre of town.
Join the InterNations Lugano community and enjoy a free welcome drink and a tasty selection of delicious appetizers and snacks. Meet fellow global minds from more than 40 nationalities for a night of networking and catching up with friends and contacts from the community.
Venue: NYX LOUNGE, Via Stauffacher 1, 6901 LUGANO
Date: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Entrance fees for the event:
Free for Albatross Members, CHF 10 for basic members and CHF 20 for attendees who are not on the guest list. The entrance includes one welcome drink as well as a tasty selection of appetizers and snack foods. After that, as usual, drinks are pay self (pay as you go / no tabs)!
Please register for this event by clicking here. Feel free to bring your international friends but please do invite them to sign up to InterNations, too. The guest list will be closed at 4PM on the day of the event.
Can you believe there will be over 160 Lugano Expats meeting tomorrow night? Well, it is true. After the success of the Expat expo with over 2000 visitors Lugano's expat community is thriving.
Get ready to party on. You are invited to InterNations Lugano get-together, to mingle, catch up with friends, and meet new people. They will be meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 7 pm onwards, at NYX Lounge in Lugano. InterNations has exclusive use of the upper floor and half of the downstairs at NYX Lounge in the centre of town.
Join the InterNations Lugano community and enjoy a free welcome drink and a tasty selection of delicious appetizers and snacks. Meet fellow global minds from more than 40 nationalities for a night of networking and catching up with friends and contacts from the community.
Venue: NYX LOUNGE, Via Stauffacher 1, 6901 LUGANO
Date: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Entrance fees for the event:
Free for Albatross Members, CHF 10 for basic members and CHF 20 for attendees who are not on the guest list. The entrance includes one welcome drink as well as a tasty selection of appetizers and snack foods. After that, as usual, drinks are pay self (pay as you go / no tabs)!
Please register for this event by clicking here. Feel free to bring your international friends but please do invite them to sign up to InterNations, too. The guest list will be closed at 4PM on the day of the event.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
InterNations Lugano Networking Aperitivo
...and you thought Lugano was tranquil after dark?
Well get ready to party and I mean serious partying!
Over 170 Internationals have already signed up for tomorrows' event. Yep. Every single International is coming out of the woodwork to prove that you can have fun in Lugano.
InterNations are happy to invite you to their November 2011 Lugano get-together, to mingle, catch up with friends, and meet new people.
The InterNations' community in Lugano has been growing very quickly over the past year and they have already reached 825+ members.
Never heard of InterNations? Doesn't matter just check out my previous post and hurry to sign up.
Once again they have kidnapped the Bar/Restaurant La Lanchetta on the shore of Lake Lugano exclusively for their event. They will be meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 7 pm onwards.
The entrance fee of 10 CHF for basic members and 20 CHF for attendees who are not on the guest list includes one welcome drink as well as a buffet with a selection of appetizers and snack foods. After that, as usual, drinks are pay self (pay as you go / no tabs please)!
Please register and then put yourself on the guest list for this event by clicking the Accept Invitation button. Feel free to bring your international friends but please do invite them to sign up to InterNations, too. The guest list will be closed at 5PM on the day of the event.
Venue: InterNations Get-together
Where: La Lanchetta, Viale Castagnola 16, 6900 Lugano, Tel: +41 (0) 91 971 55 51
When: Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Time: 19:00 onwards
For any additional information phone Anneke (InterNations Lugano coordinator) at 079 625 70 52.
Well get ready to party and I mean serious partying!
Over 170 Internationals have already signed up for tomorrows' event. Yep. Every single International is coming out of the woodwork to prove that you can have fun in Lugano.
InterNations are happy to invite you to their November 2011 Lugano get-together, to mingle, catch up with friends, and meet new people.
The InterNations' community in Lugano has been growing very quickly over the past year and they have already reached 825+ members.
Never heard of InterNations? Doesn't matter just check out my previous post and hurry to sign up.
Once again they have kidnapped the Bar/Restaurant La Lanchetta on the shore of Lake Lugano exclusively for their event. They will be meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 7 pm onwards.
The entrance fee of 10 CHF for basic members and 20 CHF for attendees who are not on the guest list includes one welcome drink as well as a buffet with a selection of appetizers and snack foods. After that, as usual, drinks are pay self (pay as you go / no tabs please)!
Please register and then put yourself on the guest list for this event by clicking the Accept Invitation button. Feel free to bring your international friends but please do invite them to sign up to InterNations, too. The guest list will be closed at 5PM on the day of the event.
Venue: InterNations Get-together
Where: La Lanchetta, Viale Castagnola 16, 6900 Lugano, Tel: +41 (0) 91 971 55 51
When: Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Time: 19:00 onwards
For any additional information phone Anneke (InterNations Lugano coordinator) at 079 625 70 52.
Friday, August 5, 2011
A little thought about friendship
"It is not so much our friends' help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us."
Epicurus (341 - 270 BC) Greek philosopher.
What is frienship based on? Last night was proof to me once again that it doesn't matter how often you see a person - or how rarely in the case of many expats who have their friends scattered across the world - if you make a minimum effort to keep in touch, you will be rewarded with loyal friends, interesting conversations and memories of fun moments shared in the present and in the past. You also know that you'll be able to count on them in the future. The secret is to chose your friends carefully. Whom do you really trust?
What is really boils down to is: Who makes you smile and who can you trust? Unconditional and honest friendship by people who will give you their upright opinion and support you in your dreams and in your projects. Who in return you will provide with reliable encouragement and heartfelt understanding.
Epicurus (341 - 270 BC) Greek philosopher.
What is frienship based on? Last night was proof to me once again that it doesn't matter how often you see a person - or how rarely in the case of many expats who have their friends scattered across the world - if you make a minimum effort to keep in touch, you will be rewarded with loyal friends, interesting conversations and memories of fun moments shared in the present and in the past. You also know that you'll be able to count on them in the future. The secret is to chose your friends carefully. Whom do you really trust?
What is really boils down to is: Who makes you smile and who can you trust? Unconditional and honest friendship by people who will give you their upright opinion and support you in your dreams and in your projects. Who in return you will provide with reliable encouragement and heartfelt understanding.
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