And here we go again—November has arrived, bringing its fog along with it. Or so you might say! In the Valais, people would likely just offer a weary smile; the Valais doesn’t care for fog, so it rarely ever shows its face. A good thing, too—at least in my view, living as I do far from home. Back where I come from, we’re all too familiar with the low-hanging, persistent fog that settles in from late autumn onwards. They say it’s cozy indoors while being dreary outside—but is that really the case? Don’t we just end up reaching for our mobile phones again, or staring at the television all day long?

Digital Detox in the alps

Have you ever heard the term "digital detox"? It means turning off that blue-light filter—and everything else digital—completely. Instead, try dialing up the "green filter" by heading out into the fresh air. Fill a thermos with tea, pack some cake or a sandwich, and go for a proper hike . Bring a rain jacket, just in case. It’s a way to clear your head and truly feel free. And when you return home, tired, you can look forward to the warmth of your holiday apartment and a good book—a physical, paper book, mind you. As dusk falls, and you find yourself watching a beautiful sunset against a backdrop of mountains—your body pleasantly weary—that is when your holiday truly begins. Then, it’s time to prepare a fondue or raclette together and set out some chilled wine—perhaps a Fondant—on the table. Talk, laugh, and maybe play a game afterward. When was the last time you played a game?

The problem with the overhaul of mountain cable cars

What problem? Since the Aletsch Arena is inhabited both summer and winter—and even has a supermarket that stays open all year round— mountain lifts continue to run between the valley and the mountain. Granted, they don’t run quite as frequently. But who cares? You’re on a break and looking to slow down. Things won’t really pick up again for a few days.

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