Rolf Waelchli

Swiss tradition meets Australian summer. December 23rd is braided bread time – and Koni is in our kitchen here in Australia making authentic Swiss butter braids . Golden brown, fluffy, and delicious – exactly as they should be. The scent of fresh braided bread fills the air, and suddenly Australia feels a little bit like Switzerland. Old traditions, it seems, know no borders. And the best part: Even though Koni worked for the police for years , he has n't forgotten how to braid hair at...

Koni and I traveled to Sydney for three days – a short but intense visit to one of Australia's most fascinating cities. This trip confirmed once again: every visitor to Australia should see Sydney at least once. The city impressed us with its many facets, its energy, and its countless attractions. Whether modern metropolis, nature, harbor, or culture – Sydney offered everything at once, making every day varied and exciting. A particular highlight was our visit to Australia's tallest...

On December 12th , Maria, Koni and I visited the Australia Zoo – and I can honestly say: this visit was an absolute highlight of our time in Australia. The three of us had an enormous amount of fun and enjoyed every minute of this special day. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the many different animals up close. The facility was spacious, natural, and very well-maintained, and it was clear everywhere that the animals' well-being was the top priority. I was particularly impressed by the shows,...