Before heading out for the Easter egg hunt with your kids, don’t you wonder where the unusual Easter Bunny tradition comes from? A Swiss children's song...
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Cherry
Here’s what you need to know about the Swiss French language
Even if you have studied French for years, you might be puzzled by how the Swiss French language differs from what they speak in France. Take a cornet...
Heddi
Swiss beers: everything you need to know
Beer is one of the oldest fermented beverages. Despite its popularity and monetary allure, Swiss beer has received little attention - until recently...
Christian
Our guide to the best autumn festivals in Ticino
Autumn is probably the greatest season for the glutton. There are many food and craft festivals in Ticino, such as the grape or marroni festivals...
Alessandra
A Primer on Swiss Childcare from Rockmybaby (Sponsored Post)
It's not easy balancing work and family life - wherever you are in the world. So when Rockmybaby approached us about their services, I was intrigued...
Kristy
The Swiss Apprenticeship System (A Model for the World)
The Swiss apprenticeship system gives youth a choice of pursuing an education together with an apprenticeship - versus a purely academic path...
A Primer for the Basler Fasnacht Carnival
Carnivals mean floats, parades, costumes, and parties. It’s a time to be a little wild and go a little crazy before lent starts. Unless you are in Basel...
Isabelle
A Primer on Swiss Whisky
Think of Switzerland, and you surely don’t think of whisky. But like so many other things, just because the Swiss did not invent it doesn't mean...
A Primer on Renting Skis in Switzerland
What are you going to do about the coming winter? The simple answer is: Renting skis and taking advantage of the snow. If you are unsure what...
