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Alps February 12, 2020February 21, 2020 by LifeInAlps

TWO YEARS IN SWITZERLAND

I can’t believe it has already been 2 years since I moved to Switzerland. The journey so far has been a positive one and I am looking forward to the next year! So how did my 2nd year pass by?

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Alps March 29, 2019January 28, 2020 by LifeInAlps

Was moving to Switzerland the right choice? Thoughts after visiting London

My verdict on moving to Switzerland after visiting London (my 2nd home) for a week. Is it time to move back or was relocating to Switzerland the right choice? 

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Alps February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by LifeInAlps

5 Greedy Sins Of Switzerland

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 …

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Alps January 14, 2019January 28, 2020 by LifeInAlps

One year in Switzerland

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 …

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Alps October 17, 2018January 28, 2020 by LifeInAlps

Can moving abroad kill your inner demons?

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 …

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Alps September 7, 2018January 28, 2020 by LifeInAlps

What has Swiss summer thought me?

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 …

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Alps August 15, 2018January 22, 2020 by LifeInAlps

What is Switzerland like?

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 …

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Alps August 6, 2018January 22, 2020 by LifeInAlps

Aftermath of the big day

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 …

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Alps June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 by LifeInAlps

The true form of homesickness

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 …

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Alps March 1, 2018March 8, 2018 by LifeInAlps

5 Ups and 5 Downs living in the mountains

Every lifestyle has its upsides and downsides. And life in the Alps is no exception.

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Ever thought of moving abroad? Perhaps somewhere in the mountains? This is your chance to find out all about it! In early 2018 I changed my lifestyle completely and moved from busy London to a small village in the Swiss Alps. Along with Europe travel guides, I tell my story as it is with all its ups and downs of living in the mountains.

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