My yoghurt battle with big supermarkets
March 19, 2021, 6 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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The day that Bern stood still
March 22, 2020, 3 Comments
The buildings look the same but the city certainly doesn’t. Bern is empty. It’s as if its heart and soul have been...
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The Expert Guide is coming soon!
February 19, 2020, 2 Comments
One year in the making with fifteen different authors and three translators. The result? The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland,...
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A fabulous festival to remember
July 31, 2019, No comments
It’s big, it’s bright and it’s brilliant. Switzerland has plenty of festivals but none quite like the Fête des Vignerons. Not because...
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Is Switzerland the best country in the world?
January 25, 2019, 3 Comments
The best country in the world is… Switzerland. Again. After being No1 for the last two years, the Swiss have made it...
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Eight delicious facts about Swiss chocolate
March 31, 2018, 1 Comment
Chocolate. It’s one word that many people instantly associate with Switzerland, not just at Easter but all year round. But as you...
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What can you buy for one franc in Switzerland?
February 7, 2018, 1 Comment
One franc can’t buy you much in Switzerland. Not even a cup of coffee. But a franc a day is all it...
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An outsider’s inside view of Switzerland
May 19, 2017, 4 Comments
Being a stranger in a not-so-strange land is never dull. Sometimes challenging, sometimes amusing, always interesting. And being an outsider on the...
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