Get ready for a deep dive into Switzerland’s psyche. Here are all the Swiss quotes you'll never hear in real life - from chocolate to punctuality...
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Here’s a (non)touching solution to lost “bisous” kisses
During the pandemic, I miss sharing "bisous", the kisses on alternating cheeks that friends and family in Switzerland give. But I have a solution.
What are the four official languages of Switzerland?
Switzerland has not one but four official languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh. Here's a comprehensive guide on the languages of Switzerland.
Greetings in Switzerland: how to say “Hello” in Swiss German
When spending a day in a Swiss city or while hiking in the Alps, you will realize that greetings in Switzerland are quite peculiar...
Can an old dog learn new tricks? Integration in Switzerland.
About a year after our first daughter was born, my Swiss wife and I began to seriously wonder if New York City was the best place for our family to be...
8 definite survival phrases for Bern, Switzerland
What are the most useful Bern survival phrases? If you are one of the travel enthusiasts wanting to mingle and jingle with the locals, these...
10 Swiss German words to understand how the Swiss “tick”
There are some essential Swiss German words to let the locals know that you have done your homework. Here are ten words to truly decode Swiss culture...
Story Teller – When was the last time you told a story?
While growing up, we used to eat dinner together as a family. We would talk about the happenings of the day, a tradition that is getting lost. Story Teller...
More things you’ll never hear a Swiss person say
Get ready for a laugh with things you'll never hear a Swiss person say! Discover the unique sense of humor of the Swiss in this humorous blog post.