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Hidden among the trees, there it lies in the forest, a beautiful lake called Egelsee. A perfect place to escape to and cool off from the summer heat. All you need to do is jump in, voila! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #egelsee #beautifullake #amongthetrees #1august #hoppschwiiz #onahike #peaceful #cooloff #jumpin #swissspecial #swiss #swisstrip #madeinswitzerland #swissmade #switzerland #sw...

Zurich is usually ranked among the top 5 cities in the world to live in. So grateful to be able to explore it again with a friend. Here we are at the Lindenhof, from where you have a beautiful view over the old city, and a little story about how the women of Zurich defended the city during as siege in 1292. They dressed in full battle gear in order to trick the Habsburg army into thinking that the...

Zurich is such a great city and it has a lot to offer. Next to history, culture and food, you’ll find the 6 biggest lake in Switzerland, lake Zurich. Whether you just want to go for a stroll along the water, sit down to see the alps on a clear day or go for a quick swim… it is indeed beautiful and gives you a sense of tranquility and peace. Enjoy the view! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #lak...

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between! I hope you’ve enjoyed the Switzerland episodes so far, there are a few more coming your way. I’m looking forward to release 2 original videos, which I shot with a friend of mine about 25 years ago, called GRÜÄN TEE/GREEN TEA. THANK YOU for watching and listening and for being on this journey with me. If a PITSTOP PIONEERS episode speaks to you,...

Switzerland procuces some of the best cheeses and of course the best chocolate. In order to pull that off you need the best substance to make those products, which is Swiss milk, coming from Swiss cows. And yes, if you’re on a hike, I guarantee you, you will run into them! Another beautiful side effect having cows around, is the sound of their bells…very soothing! Join the conversation! Godspeed,...

Being on the top of a mountain, overviewing the valleys and other mountain ranges is breathtaking, after how many hours of hiking it took to get up there. However, at one point there’s the realization that you’ll have to cover the same distance again, to make it back to where you’ve started your journey from. Hard and humbling, but very rewarding! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #topofniesen...

Hiking comes natural for a Swiss. However, it can be exhausting, so the best thing is to take breaks, which also gives you a chance to enjoy the beautiful surrounding and scenery. Once you choose to go up a mountain, you don’t know what you’ll find on the way up there. That gives you a sense of exploration that keeps you going until you’re reach the top. At least that’s how it works for me! Join t...

A friend asked me: What do mountains represent to you? The first thing that came to mind was: I want to climb them and conquer them to have a sense of accomplishment. The Star Trek motto is: “Go where no man has gone before”. In this case I am sure not the first man who attempted to climb the Niesen mountain, but here goes Thomas, where he has not gone before! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom...

One hand washes the other, meaning I give so that you give as well… or in short we’re helping each other out! Just wanted to let all my friends around Baden and Zurich know to make sure and visit my nephew’s joint @freunde__fuer__freunde at the @badenfahrt from August 18-27. Great food at a great location. Thanks for helping me out by getting some food from his renovated ship container since I can...

I was born and raised in the Swiss lowlands where most people live, but always loved the mountains. Usually when I see one, I just want to climb it. What can I say, it calls to me… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #mountaincalling #swissmountains #valleys #lakethun #thun #aeschiried #peaceandquiet #cowbells #swisscows #swissfood #swissspecial #swiss #swisstrip #madeinswitzerland #swissmade #sw...

Hiking is great period, but hiking in a place where it’s considered the national sport is another ball game. If you ever make it to Switzerland, here are some great hiking facts and tips. You’re welcome! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #nationalsport #swissnationalsport #hiking #onahike #hikingtrail #hikingtrails #hikingtips #swissfountains #swisscows #goexplore #swissspecial #swiss #swisstri...

As promised here is my first recording from my last trip to Switzerland. And yes, Switzerland is as beautiful as you heard it is. I went exploring, climbing the first observation tower I could find in my flip flops. That’s just how I roll! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #observationtower #swissengineering #goexplore #lovetoexplore #hikinginflipflops #observationdeck #zurich #hasenberg #hasen...

As I am trying to form words, sentences and stories with my thoughts, it so happens that I get on rabbit trails and I am always grateful when I find my way back to my original train of thought, yet sometimes I get lost… It was the Musketeers that got me carried away because I got too excited about that show! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #gotcarriedaway #lostmytrainofthought #trainofthought...

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between! Take a break, have a coffee, go outside…and get some flowers to give to someone special. THANK YOU for watching and listening and for being on this journey with me. If an episode speaks to you, share it with someone that you think should watch it or listen to it. I would appreciate that. And check out some older episodes…I hope you’ll enjoy them...

You live and learn and how wonderful if you can learn something from your kids. Here is what I learned about music; a specific genre of music that is! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #spandauballet #spandexbilly #kpop #kpopmusic #popmusic #greatkids #80smusic #multilingual #metalbands #stryper #duranduran #nacholibre #spandex #thewinker #thewinkchallenge #winkyonthedinky #billyandme #pitstopp...

There is so much stuff out there that is available to us, especially in the area of entertainment or specifically in the area of movies and series. I love a good movie and a good show, however, I want to make sure that whatever time I spend watching it, that it’s worthwhile… Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #fordvsferrari #ford #ferrari #lostmytrainofthought #trainofthought #rabbittrails #them...

While skating, different stories came to mind. I don’t know if it had something to do that when you skate, you’re forced to go around in circles counterclockwise… kind of going back in time! I had to think of this one Youth Event we did called Living Extreme (Läb Extrem) and this one activity that we incorporated that to this day is one of the craziest thing I’ve experienced. Hear all about it! Jo...

There is a lot to say about lobsters, apart from their color. Well, here is what comes to mind when I think about them…and pay attention to the trick I perform with the gummy lobsters on this episode. You’re welcome:-)! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #justthelobsters #gummylobsters #scandinavianswimmers #swedishfish #traderjoes #jackiechan #jackiechanmovie #redlobster #lobster #scorpion #sea...

Took a little trip with my kids to the city of brotherly love to see the Rocky statue and to run up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. If you haven’t seen Philly and some of the sites of its beloved fictional son, its about time to go there and explore… and make sure to get a Philly’s cheesesteak while you’re there! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #rockyvll #rocky7 #rocky #roc...

I went ice skating yesterday… and why not? This is as good a time as any. There is no crowd and next to some exercise and fun, it gave me a chance to cool down from the hot summer weather. As I was gracefully gliding across the ice I shared some fond memories of ice skating and hockey with my daughter. Somehow I thought I still got it, and then I took a fall. Nothing serious, only a bruised hip an...

If you find a true friend in life you are truly blessed! I am fortunate to be able to look back on some friendships that have lasted over 30 years, through all the ups and downs of life. Therefore I will keep investing in them to the end. Here is to friendship, one of the most precious treasures! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #milesonit #friendship #friendships #truefriend #truefriends #fri...

I am American and I am Swiss, therefore I have the best of both worlds. However, when it comes to cheese I ain’t messing around. Here are my thoughts on American cheese and Swiss cheese. So next time you make a burger, be brave and try to put another cheese on it. Keep exploring! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #holeycheese #cheese #swisscheese #americancheese #cheddarcheese #ilovecheese #swi...

The bell tolls for all of us and last week it tolled for our cat Slightly. Here are a few thoughts on the life of the best cat ever. You will be missed and I will miss you sneaking up on me, while recording my podcast episodes in our backyard! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #slightlythecat #slightly #meandmycat #bestcatever #thebestcatever #imissmycat #missmycat #youwillbemissed #forwhomtheb...

Time for another intermission, the stuff in between! This is episode 100 and all I want to say is, take a break, slow down and shake things up. Thanks for watching and listening; and have a great 4th of July! Join the conversation! Godspeed, Tom #intermission #inbetween #shakethingsup #thanksforwatching #thanksforlistening #spreadtheword #wordofmouth #shareit #takeabreak #gooutside #slowdown #coff...

Getting the kids ready for school can be a daunting experience; you need to be a master planer and a master in changing your plans. Overall I think I am doing much better to perform that specific task, especially since there has been some change on the inside that is now manifesting on the outside; for which I am so grateful. However, boy am I glad that school is out and summer is here!  Join the...