Laissez-Faire: Bern, Switzerland by Vino Clement
This is the first installment in a series of features aimed at the laid-back traveler and based o­n the philosophy that checklists are for shopping trips, not vacations. Rather than the must-sees and must-dos, Laissez-Faire focuses o­n the R&R side of things – the quietest scenes, the chillest venues and the most relaxed destinations. This edition takes a look at the Swiss city of Bern, most subdued of all European capitals.

Soaring Above Reality by Vino Clement
For Yuletide jetsetters, it’s easy to wonder how “goodwill toward men” can survive the holiday season. Flight cancellations ruin plans and airlines offer few solutions. Yet, for an informed traveler, there remains a glimmer of hope.