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 …
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 …
It’s been officially 3 months since we left London and moved to the mountains. Relocating to Switzerland has made me leave my comfort zone and helped me experience a lot of “firsts”. Perhaps some of these things would have happened at some point in my life…nonetheless, these past months have definitely been a roller-coaster. Learning …
Since we moved to Switzerland I haven’t once put on something nice… In fact most days I don’t even brush my hair (don’t judge me). So I suppose it is natural, that from time to time I get this sudden urge to put on a dress and spend the evening in a fancy restaurant or …
So far, I feel quite comfortable with my life. However, I would like to dedicate this blog entry to the struggles I am facing or had to overcome to adjust to village life. Behind every perfect social media entry, there are a bunch of problems that usually never get exposed. But, I will come forward …
After the first night, I thought I would never fit in. Coming straight from London, and its 8.8 million inhabitants, to a small village with only one shop, was a shock. So I was trying to convince myself – I CAN DO THIS.
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.
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 …