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How to save money in Switzerland

July 31, 2023, No comments

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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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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A wonderful winter walk in the Bernese Oberland

January 31, 2022, No comments

Blue skies, crunchy snow, bright sunshine and fresh air. It sounds perfect, especially as it doesn’t involve hurtling downhill or getting too...

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The ten prettiest small towns in Switzerland

May 11, 2015, 6 Comments

Cobbled streets and fairytale castles, decorated fountains and frescoed houses.

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Merry Christmas, Swiss-English style

December 20, 2011, 1 Comment

Now that the snow really has arrived in earnest, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. At least it would if...

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A double celebration for Swiss Watching

December 9, 2011, 10 Comments

Two years old today. This blog, that is, not me. And with perfect timing the first translation of the book has been...

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Swiss elections: the final stage

December 4, 2011, 2 Comments

Switzerland swings to the left! Now that the last results of the Swiss parliamentary elections are in the final picture is clear...

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How the Swiss sell their eggs

November 22, 2011, 17 Comments

Eggs. Such an everyday item that it’s easy to overlook them as something of cultural significance. Eggs are eggs, aren’t they? 

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Discovering Swiss cheese with Style

November 8, 2011, 1 Comment

Swiss and cheese. Those two words together conjure up an instant image of giant slabs of rubbery stuff with holes in. 

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Five reasons to love Lausanne

November 3, 2011, 8 Comments

Given that Switzerland has four national languages, it’s no surprise that some of its cities have more than one name.

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