Yesterday was a non-working holiday in Geneva so I had time to leisurely cook breakfast and have it outdoors by the balcony.
Salon du Livre 2014, Geneva
I love books but I haven't really given it much attention through the years. Perhaps it's because I often live in different places and I do not want to carry hard copies together with all my other stuff. I am also a bit of a cheapskate because I do not even buy e-books and there's plenty of reading material online. But most of the time, there is nothing better than leafing through the pages of a book. Even better if it's one of those hardbound versions.
So it was with so much delight in my transient life that a couple of weeks ago, Geneva had its Book and Press Fair at Palexpo. Thankfully, I got in for free when I presented my student card. Gotta love Europe for student perks! (I'm done with school but had an ISIC issued. It's very useful!)
Kaempff-Kohler in Luxembourg
We had the pleasure to be hosted by the National Tourist Board of Luxembourg right before Easter. After the pleasantries at the city tourist office, we were whisked away to the closest and apparently highly recommended cafe, Kaempff-Kohler along Rue du Cure for the initial meeting for more discussions. Apparently, Luxembourgish both love their pastries and their cheese, especially with their own wine. So we were made to choose: we chose cheese and wine.
So there we were at the fromagerie- bar a vin, with our cheese board and local white wine. Unlike a true food connoisseur, I couldn't note all the types. All I knew we were in cheese heaven. But two actually stood out, the cheese stuffed with truffle (you see the striped one on the edge of the board) and a local cheese soft cheese called Kochkaese, literally cook's cheese in the tiny bowl. It wasn't one of the fancier ones in the spread but I truly enjoyed it (aside from the truffle) because it was my first time to try it and because I rarely saw it in the German parts I lived at and here in Geneva. Must really check out specialty cheese chops here too.
How to get a scholarship abroad
Since I've applied countless times and have been a successful recipient of scholarships, it might be useful at least to someone how I managed to get one. To me, there are four basic steps: 1) know what you want, 2) research and selection, 3) preparation, and 4) application. Waiting is inevitable and of course, when selected, the pre-departure process is another post.
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