Most people do not know that Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch.
Read MoreFrom having moved internationally more than once, I can say that every country has its own laws about animals. The Swiss laws around pets, though, are unlike anything I’ve yet encountered.
Read MoreA good winter fondue in the Alpine regions of Switzerland and France is a treat savored with friends and family, especially welcome after several hours in the snow.
Read MoreThe Swiss canton of Valais—specifically the town of Belalp—has a downhill skiing race for which all participants dress as witches (with brooms, even).
Read MoreHow does Lausanne in Switzerland celebrate New Year’s Eve? Why, it fake-burns its gothic cathedral, of course.
Read MoreSwitzerland doesn’t have a feast of thanksgiving, but it does have the opposite: A day of fasting. Say what? Here’s the full story of the Swiss federal fasting day, including its history and how it’s celebrated.
Read MoreYou’ll have more than plenty to see in Strasbourg—and if you have enough time, I’d recommend you visit other cities and sites in the region as well!
Read MoreSeeking French and Swiss monsters? I went on a creature quest and uncovered one good mythical monster story from France and one from Switzerland. And I’m on the hunt for more!
Read MoreWhether moving to Lausanne makes sense for you will depend on your time horizon, your needs, and your overall situation—so I can’t make recommendations. But I can share my experience!
Read MoreTraditional to the Valais region of Switzerland, it’s a meal featuring buckets of fire-roasted chestnuts as a main course.
Read MoreI’ve lived in Lausanne several years now, and I finally feel I’ve done and seen enough to have a few favorites and a few go-to handy recommendations.
Read MoreI have a few food favorites in Lausanne—a list to which I continue to add and update as I explore.
Read MoreIf you have Europe in your sights for a vacation between, say, mid-November and mid-March, you’ll find plenty of places to delight you. Here are a few ideas from my own travels, to get your brain storming.
Read MoreLausanne punches above its weight in museums—and in art and culture in general. For a city of its size, the number, variety, and quality of the museums it features will surprise you!
Read MoreIf you visit Basel, you’ll find a wealth of fun things to experience, from history, art, culture—and even food. We loved our trip to Basel—even more than we’d expected to love it!
Read MoreHere’s what you want to know about The Cheese Train out of Montreux, Switzerland, and how to coordinate your experience.
Read MoreWhen you visit Basel in Switzerland, expect not just to enjoy the culture and activities on the river and in the region, but the dining as well.
Read MoreWe tried to spend as much of the 2019 holidays in our festive holiday pajamas as possible.
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