Dimitri Burkhard
When I first heard about Schlossfestspiele Hagenwil, I was sure it's an event for the kids. (I was wrong.) The most interesting theatrical...
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Marta Danielak
Oh boy! I am more Swiss than I thought…
I recently spent the holidays back home in Canada. It is always nice to find myself back in Hockey Land. But to my surprise, I have turned more Swiss...
Vanessa Lépine
7 practical tips for living with a dog in Switzerland
Living with a dog is supposed to be fun, but there are many laws when it comes to keeping a dog in Switzerland. Here are some practical tips...
Aljona
Are you single? Here are alternative Valentine’s Day activities in Zürich.
If your love life could inspire Adele to write two albums, you are probably as excited as I am about Valentine’s Day. Here are some alternative ideas...
The Swiss don’t talk about their salary (but they do talk about money)
Did you know that a cup of coffee is 20 cents cheaper at Café Müller compared to Café Meier? What sounds absurd is a regular conversation topic...
A Primer for the Luzerner Fasnacht Carnival
Not many people have heard of Swiss carnival, or what is locally known as Fasnacht. I was only familiar with the Mardi Gras, but Luzerner Fasnacht...
Cherry
These Swiss lakes have a good chance of freezing over
There is never a guarantee that Switzerland's lakes freeze over. Because for a perfect surface of black ice, several environmental factors need to align...
These Swiss Christmas traditions surprised me
I grew up in a religious home with the original story of Christmas. When I moved halfway across the world, I realized that Swiss Christmas traditions are...
Stephanie
18 things that your average Swiss takes for granted
Switzerland has a top-notch transportation system, an immaculate nature and a social welfare system.
Indira