My story as an expat living in the Swiss Alps
To most people, Switzerland equals money and rich people. And surely, there are quite a few millionaires here. But how about the middle or lower class? Is Switzerland really the place where grass is greener on the other side? Before moving here, I extensively researched tax rates to estimate if we will be able to …
What a crazy year it has been! I moved to Switzerland, lived in 3 different apartments, got married, started writing a blog…And these are just a few of the many things that have happened. But has it been all that great? Here is a quick review of my year in Switzerland. January – the month …
There’s no secret that Germany knows how to celebrate Christmas. After all, they invented Christmas markets, Christmas tree and the Santa Claus himself! So if you are looking to get into Christmas spirit this is the place to visit. Though with hundreds of Christmas markets across the country, how can one choose which ones to …
Each of us has some personal baggage that we would prefer to get rid of. Whether it’s low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, phobia or something else. Unfortunately, majority of the time we tend to get on with our lives by pushing our problems aside and ignoring the cause. We all probably have tried to get rid …
Ah, the beautiful summer…The season that brings warmer weather, more daylight and overall just gets everybody out of the house more often than any other time of the year. Whether you spend your summer days lying on the beach, going to music festivals or attending garden parties – summer for most are associated with fun …
Looking for a tropical break in Switzerland? Look no further, Italian canton of Ticino is the place to visit! Why go? • To experience the tropical/Italian side of Switzerland. • If you are looking for a relaxing and luxurious break next to a beautiful lake. • If you wish to hike during the day but …
Before getting to know Switzerland I used to think it was similar to Austria or South Germany – a country filled with snow-capped mountain peaks where everyone speaks German and follows strict rules. But I couldn’t be more wrong! Switzerland is one of the most diverse countries I have ever been to. And while there …
As you may know, this July I was busy surpassing a major life’s milestone (at least considered as such) – a wedding. After 10 years together, my partner and I tied the knot. To say that this year is full of changes would be an understatement. At the start of the year, we said goodbyes …
For the past 6 months, I’ve been totally mesmerized by Switzerland. Every time I look out of the window I cannot believe I am living here! Me in the mountains? That has been a dream of mine since I was a kid! I just love everything about this place – mentality, food, nature, and even …
Some say that Bruges, Amsterdam or perhaps St. Petersburg is the Venice of the North. But after visiting all of these places I can tell for sure that’s not true! Do any of these cities get Amazon delivery by boat, or have hundreds of houses with front doors accessible only from a boat? Well, Venice …