If Switzerland Were Invaded by Aliens

Have you ever wondered what Switzerland would look like under an alien attack? We wondered, so we researched… [more]

If Switzerland Were Invaded by Aliens If Switzerland Were Invaded by Aliens

The Guy Who Invented German

We are very happy to introduce our Spanish friend Sylvia who has decided to blog about her new life in… [more]

The Guy Who Invented German The Guy Who Invented German

Some Silly (but Real) Questions about Switzerland

Every question is a good question. That's what they tell you in school, but we could not believe some… [more]

Some Silly (but Real) Questions about Switzerland Some Silly (but Real) Questions about Switzerland

9 Incredible Optical Illusions Found in Switzerland

Switzerland's beauty is certainly no illusion. But I bet you did not know that this country boasts some… [more]

9 Incredible Optical Illusions Found in Switzerland 9 Incredible Optical Illusions Found in Switzerland

You Know You’re Swiss If… (Part 2)

While hanging out at the lake the other day, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on our first… [more]

You Know You’re Swiss If… (Part 2) You Know You’re Swiss If… (Part 2)
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If Switzerland Were Invaded by Aliens

August 30, 2010

Have you ever wondered what Switzerland would look like under an alien attack? We wondered, so we researched it and found some eerily convincing evidence by artist Franco Brambilla! At this point, there is no doubt in our minds that Switzerland has in fact been visited in the past... Via here and here. You might [...]

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The Guy Who Invented German

August 29, 2010

We are very happy to introduce our Spanish friend Sylvia who has decided to blog about her new life in Switzerland! While most of you are reading from abroad, Sylvia will be busy doing field research in Switzerland and will share her unique perspective right here on Newly Swissed! Take it away, Sylvia... "It has [...]

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Some Silly (but Real) Questions about Switzerland

August 28, 2010

Every question is a good question. That's what they tell you in school, but we could not believe some of the silly questions about Switzerland posed on a website dedicated to, uhm, answering questions. So in an attempt to entertain, we are taking a stab at providing our own answers! General Confusion Q: Who discovered [...]

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9 Incredible Optical Illusions Found in Switzerland

August 25, 2010

Switzerland's beauty is certainly no illusion. But I bet you did not know that this country boasts some of the coolest optical illusions you have ever seen! Meet Felice Varini. This Swiss artist has created several life-size masterpieces incorporating Swiss landscapes and architecture, using all but buckets of paint! His installations look almost like photoshopped [...]

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You Know You’re Swiss If… (Part 2)

August 23, 2010

While hanging out at the lake the other day, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on our first year back in Switzerland. So we consolidated our observations and came up with the sequel to our series of sure-fire ways to know whether you are Swiss! Food: You know you’re Swiss if… [...]

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Horizonville, Switzerland

August 19, 2010

These days, we cannot get enough of Horizonville, Switzerland. This enclave in the Rhone Valley is located amidst popular sights but remains hidden from the view of tourists. As you can tell, Horizonville might as well be located in the heartland of the United States. While most of its residents have never traveled abroad, they [...]

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Bizarre Festivals of Switzerland

August 17, 2010

There is no doubt that these festivals pass as completely normal for 99% of Swiss. However, they may seem totally bizarre to you and you seriously wonder how anyone could have thought of this stuff. As it turns out, these festivals are the result of centuries-old traditions combined with Swiss people's desire to simply have [...]

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Alternative Street Parade in Appenzell

August 15, 2010

While Zurich was pulsating to techno beats, we decided to escape to the cutesy Swiss town of Appenzell this past weekend. This place was pulsating alright, but to the traditional sounds of yodel and "Ländler" (folk music). The 14. Appenzeller Ländlerfest was lots of fun, as you will see from the pictures and the exclusive [...]

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Don’t Get Caught Speeding in Switzerland!

August 14, 2010

Just last week, a 37 year old Swede has been pulled over between Bern and Lausanne for going 290 km/h (or 180 mi/h)! Needless to say, this man's joyride has ended apruptly and he is now facing what might be the most expensive speeding ticket ever issued - in the world: 1'000'000 Swiss Francs/USD! Apparently, [...]

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Umlauts Spotted in Zürich

August 12, 2010

Very much inspired by this project, I decided to go for a walk through the streets of Zurich and capture various signs on camera which feature umlauts (ä, ö, ü). So, check out my über-cool collection! You might also be interested in:Top 3 German Language Schools in ZurichThe Guy Who Invented GermanMost Popular Swiss Baby [...]

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