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Tim Bosman was discovered at the Dutch Sauna World Championships, then invited to the Tamina Therme in Bad Ragaz—and he stayed. Today, he works there as a sauna master.

Sara Kohout discovered her passion for naturopathy on a trip to Mexico - her fascination turned into a new way of life. Today she runs Quinten and accompanies people with very different stories: from managers on the verge of burnout to people interested in health in search of balance. In this episode, you can find out how she managed to realize her vision - and why Quinten is the ideal place for her.

In 1980, Elio Pandolfi and others saved the Älplibahn in Malans from extinction. A spontaneous action turned into a life's work: since then, together with numerous volunteers, he has ensured that the railroad continues to run - despite technical hurdles, scarce resources and countless hours of voluntary work. In this episode, you can find out how the retired teacher manages to overcome every challenge with his heart and soul - and why the train would have come to a standstill long ago without him.

Patrick Adank runs his winery with passion - and goes far beyond the traditional winemaking craft. He breaks with old patterns and is always looking for new ways to develop both his wines and himself.

Markus Bleisch is head of the Walensee lake rescue service. He has been drawn to the water since his childhood and today he is one of the first people to go out when someone is in distress. From curious boat mishaps to tragic moments - in this episode, he gives us an insight into his everyday life. And reveals why Lake Walen can be more than just idyllic.

In our special episode, the tables are turned: host Manuel Rothmund takes a seat on the other side of the microphone for the first time - and is interviewed himself.

In conversation with Fabio Nay talks about his three most emotional moments as a presenter - and shows a side of himself that you've never heard before.

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Reto Flury came to the Schönhalden for the first time in 1994 - and it was love at first sight. Since then, he has shaped the mountain hotel with a great deal of passion and perseverance: from the first challenging years to the reconstruction after a devastating fire. In this episode, you can find out how he has managed to turn the hotel into a unique place for hikers, bikers and snowshoers - and why he can't imagine a better place to live (and die).

Irene Gantner came to the Sarganserland Museum by chance in 2010 - today she is the driving force behind the scenes. From medieval treasures to modern museum concepts - Irene keeps the castle alive and tells the stories that are hidden inside. In this episode, she talks about lost treasures, curious visitors and her most memorable experiences in the museum.