Eurovision 2025 – a dispatch from Basel, the city born to host it

Eurovision Village at ESC 2025

Switzerland’s culture mecca Basel has been hosting Eurovision 2025 and what a partnership it’s been. The music, culture and community have been front and centre around the city and not just for those with a ticket. A stroll around provides plenty of ESC vibes. I’m sat on the rooftop terrace of my good Basler friend, … Read more

The show goes on for Swiss skiing as much of Europe exits stage right

Nendaz ski instructors

The BBC’s iconic Ski Sunday program has dropped back into our screens and is carving some controversial turns through difficult Covid territory. It’s great of course to see four-time GB Winter Olympian Chemmy Alcott become the main presenter alongside Ed Leigh – I’m not jealous at all! But their filming on location has only been … Read more

Zermatt Ultra: Alphorns, cowbells and sugary gels served with a hint of adventure

I often say I’m not really a runner but just last week I ran my first ultra mountain marathon. I’ve discovered a joy and freedom that longer distance brings and naturally I wanted to know what an ultra felt like. Now I know! In this case 45.5 kilometres of trails ascending almost 2000 metres upwards along … Read more