My Father, Jürg Marquard, was born in Zurich, Switzerland and has lived there all his life. I was also born in Zurich, as were my sisters.
I speak German, n ... + Read the Whole Story
It's a small world after all. So we have this HUGE bike ride in Wichita Falls, The Hotter'n Hell Hundred. Somehow my dad ran into a Swiss guy who now resides i... + Read the rest of this story
Recharging in Champex-Lac Posted: 10/18/2007 By: jhtarpley Category: Travel
This past summer I ran a study-abroad program in Paris. Over a hundred US students came through Paris at different times, and I was the main logistics support... + Read the rest of this story
Looking for Bachmann family Posted: 10/17/2007 By: AndreaWB Category: Heritage
Hi! I am trying to locate family in Switzerland and need some help. My father changed his name sometime during WWII so I am not certain of what his true last n... + Read the rest of this story
I am looking for information on my great grandmother Sophia. Father was Alexander and mother was Rosina. They are believed to have live in Bern and immigrated... + Read the rest of this story
A Good Reason Kids Would Like Switzerland Posted: 10/2/2007 By: blondie8 Category: Travel
There are many reason children would love Switzerland one of them of course the delicious chocolate and desserts and the many activities like sleigh riding in ... + Read the rest of this story
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