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My story as an expat living in the Swiss Alps

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Uncategorized February 12, 2018March 8, 2018 by LifeInAlps

Arrival

According to Google Maps, a drive from London to Switzerland takes about 10 hours. Well, after 10 hours of driving we were nowhere near arriving. With every kilometer closer, my anticipation grew. I wanted to see our new home! I wanted to live in Switzerland.

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Alps February 4, 2018March 8, 2018 by LifeInAlps

Last 3 days in London

On 09/01 I had a flight back from New Year’s break in Riga. Once the plane landed in London reality hit me – I have less than 72 hours in the UK. It is a strange feeling knowing you must leave your home for a place you have never been to. Here is how the …

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Alps January 30, 2018March 8, 2018 by LifeInAlps

Final touches before the move

Things have certainly shifted. Last time I wrote I was ready to give up, but in a matter of days we have managed to get answers to four major worries:

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Alps January 24, 2018March 8, 2018 by LifeInAlps

Inner monolouge of a stressed person

During the past weeks, I have gone through highs and lows. I honestly still don’t know whether moving to the Swiss Alps will be our biggest failure or success. It’s certainly one thing – scary. To give you a little insight here is what went through my mind the first weeks after I found out …

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Alps January 21, 2018March 8, 2018 by LifeInAlps

The big decision – to move or not to move?

Walking in mountains

Take a second and think about your lifelong dream. Now, imagine somebody told you – in a matter of months your dream can come true, all you have to do is say yes. How would you feel? Angry? Afraid? Like the world is breaking apart? Probably, those weren’t your choice of words. But that’s how I …

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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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