Every two years the International Women’s Club of Nyon holds a big bazaar in the centre of Nyon. The bazaar is a great opportunity to buy second hand English books, DVDs and CDs (there is always a very good selection!) and to stock up on toys, games, brocante, Christmas decorations and lots more, to have a […]
Mik Clavet – The Man behind the Microphone at Paléo
The Golden bar, the Golden rule of Paléo and Announcing the artists on the big stage Paléo starts today the 19th of July. This will be the 41st festival. It began as a small folk event in Nyon’s community hall back in 1976 and has since evolved into one of Europe’s biggest music festivals. Part of the whole Paléo experience is when Mik Clavet […]
Planning a wedding in this region? Tips and Recommendations, plus offer from local hotel
If you are planning a wedding or you know of someone who is planning one in the Vaud area, here are a few tips and recommendations to make the special day go smoothly Recommendations If you are looking for hotel rooms for your guests: book 10 rooms or more at Base Nyon (the new apart-hotel […]
Insider Tips on Shopping – New Living in the Know Podcast
The February “Living in the Know podcast” is now out! This monthly podcast is a joint collaboration between Know-it-all Passport and Living in Nyon. On this podcast Lisa gives you insider tips on bargain shopping and eating out in the Geneva and Lausanne area. Catherine contributes her insider tip about a consumer product comparison magazine. Lisa explain the different […]
Zoo in Le Vaud closes on 31st January, re-opens in March
Last chance to visit the zoo this weekend before it closes for two months. Photo above:courtesy @zoo de la Garenne The Zoo de la Garenne in the pretty village of Le Vaud will close on Saturday 31st January and re-open in a brand new building on the 19th March. The zoo rescues and helps injured wild animals, is […]