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How to save money in Switzerland

July 31, 2023, 1 Comment

This beautiful land of lakes and mountains is a wonderful place to live (and visit) but it isn't always the cheapest place...

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Want to join me on a special walking tour through Bern?

June 29, 2023, No comments

One month to go before the EuroGames arrives in Bern, and with it many hundreds of athletes and their friends. And I'll...

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Amazing art in the heart of Bern

March 7, 2023, 1 Comment

Bern may not seem like a watery city (there's no lake, for example) but it is surrounded on three sides by the...

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What is the Swiss health service really like?

November 14, 2022, 9 Comments

Four months ago I’d only had limited contact with the Swiss health service: paying my obligatory insurance, having occasional check-ups and suffering...

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Nine books that make perfect gifts for Swissmas

December 13, 2021, No comments

There’s no better Christmas present than a book. And if you love Switzerland, then there are no better books than the ones...

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A new Swiss podcast for you to enjoy

July 7, 2021, No comments

Here it is: a new monthly podcast featuring yours truly. And of course, it’s all about Switzerland. Every month. Yes, there really...

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Art that you fall in love with at first sight

May 12, 2021, 23 Comments

There’s nothing quite like Joanne’s art, probably because there’s no one quite like Joanne. She is as original and authentic as her...

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My yoghurt battle with big supermarkets

March 19, 2021, 9 Comments

Yoghurt is a mess right now. It’s my staple breakfast, either with fruit or as the main part of Birchermüesli (I know,...

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The long road to becoming Swiss

June 10, 2020, 2 Comments

It only took 979 days. That’s longer than the siege of Leningrad and almost as much time as the Brexit negotiations. But...

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When size matters: the biggest clock in Switzerland

May 29, 2020, No comments

It’s a simple question: what is the biggest clock in Switzerland? For a land that is famous for its timepieces, you’d think...

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