Pets in Switzerland

The only one thing I love more than random facts are animals. When I first moved to Lausanne I thought I was in dog paradise. So many of them! But I soon discovered that they are more to be observed than petted… Never, ever, pet …

Podcast Episode 2: From a Local to Expats

On the second episode of our podcast, I talk with Claudio Berchtold, a Swiss born and raised in the region of Oberaargau. He share with us some interesting tips on what expats could do to have an easier integration to the Swiss culture and make …

How to survive on a budget in Switzerland: Part 2

 Let’s continue saving your money 😉 In the previous article I showed you how to avoid fasting and eat properly with the least damage to your wallet. Here are some more tips on how to survive in this crazy country on a budget: 1. Reduce …

Podcast: Wait! What, Switzerland?

Grüezi mitenand! On my first podcast episode I talk to Sofia Skalisti about the differences and similarities of the German and French parts of Switzerland. Sofia lives now in Zug, but she started her Swiss life in Geneva. https://soundcloud.com/what_switzerland/ep-1-two-countries-in-one-with-sofia

Expats Share Curiosities About Switzerland

For the past few months I have been sharing about some of the things I find curious about Switzerland and its people. Today, my colleagues Sofia and Donika share their thought with you too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ6gojsvceY

6 Curiosities About The Gotthard

The Saint-Gotthard Massif is the meeting point for the four official languages of Switzerland, as it occupies territories of cantons Valais (French and German), Ticino (Italian), Uri (German) and Grisons (German, Italian and Romansh).   Conquering the Saint-Gotthard Massif was extremely important for the development …

How to find your dream job in Switzerland?

Today I want to share a few tips and tricks to make finding a job easier and more fun. I really hope this information will help you to find your dream job here in Switzerland:   Networking in Switzerland is really important! Moreover, as I …

Swiss Wine: Three Curiosities and a Cool Event

Why haven’t I heard about Swiss wine abroad? There are two reasons for that. The first one is related to the production/consumption ratio. Switzerland produces close to one hectolitre (or 100 million litres) of wine annually. This is not even 0.01% of the world production, …