Since the 16th centuries grifters in German speaking countries were called «Spitzbuben». The cookie with the same name is usually a circular cookie consisting of a base and a lid, filled with jam and a funny face formed by the holes pierced in the top cookie. Outside Switzerland, this cute Christmas cookie is also known as “Linzer Augen” or “Hildabrötchen”. There are countless different Spitzbuben recipes: with and without ground almonds, with whole eggs or just egg whites, filled with jelly or jam. I make my Spitzbuben according to the following recipe.
I love chocolate in every possible way – cream, cake or cookies. Therefore, every Christmas I bake these super yummy chocolate ball cookies, that are made with chocolate powder and ground nuts. They turn out nice when sticking to the recipe, monitoring them through the baking process (just around 3 min) and using enough cornstarch as a binding agent.
The ShotKam is a high-speed, 4K gun camera for hunting and clay shooting. The camera can be mounted to any shotgun’s or sporting gun’s bottom of the barrel and it records every shot automatically. Designed to withstand the rough conditions in shooting sports, the ShotKam is built to endure high recoil, rain, dust and other challenging environments. It is a great tool to detect mistakes and improve shooting techniques.
Are you dreamig of shooting a real firearm in Switzerland but you have no idea where you can do it and if you are allowed to? Are you traveling through Switzerland as a tourist and would like to experience this Swiss traditional sport? Perfect, you’ve come to the right place! Here you will find all the relevant information regarding shooting in Switzerland with rental firearms and what paperwork you need for it.
When I go shooting, I often see novice shooters wearing inappropriate attire for shooting, so I put together this short and sweet guide on what to wear when heading to the range. Usually shooting ranges do not have a dress code, however when going to the range, safety and comfort should come first, therefore they might require you to follow certain dressing rules. Whether you are male or female, make sure to wear clothes and footwear that is comfortable and keeps you safe from hot brass or any other accidents. By following the recommendations below, you ensure a safer environment for yourself and everybody else at the range.
The most popular shooting disciplines in Switzerland are 300-meter rifle shooting as well as 50-m and 25-m pistol shooting. Not as prevalent but still very popular is shooting clay targets with shotguns. Clay pigeon shooting, also known as clay target shooting, is a sport in which participants use shotguns to shoot at flying targets called "clays". Clay pigeon shooting is a very challenging shooting discipline that requires precision, concentration and skills.
On the Malaysian island Perhentian Besar in the South China Sea, there are some beautiful hikes through the jungle. In combination with beach walks, you can do a whole day's round trip on the inhabited part of the island, including snorkeling on beaches where you can watch sea turtles.
The Perhentian Islands in Northern Malaysia are a perfect little tropical paradise: covered in lush green jungle, surrounded by soft white sandy beaches and deep blue water full of marine life. Find out where they are, how to get there and what to do when visiting the Perhentian Islands.
A few years ago, Jodipan was one of the worst slums in Indonesia. The situation was so bad that the government was about to evict the inhabitants and demolish the slum when eight students of the University of Malang came up with a genius plan: turning the slum into a colorful tourist attraction. Learn more about the story of Jodipan.
“Totenbeinli” are - despite their macabre name - a very delicious traditional Swiss Christmas Cookie that may also be enjoyed during the year with a cup of steaming coffee or hot tea. “Totenebeinli” means “bones of the death”. Their shape and their crunchiness gave these hazlenut cookies their name. They are not very pretty to look at but their taste with a touch of cinnamon and roasted hazlenut is fantastic.