It's one of the big questions you'll be asking yourself before you move to Switzerland: how can I find a job there? Once you arrive in Switzerland it might not prove as easy as you'd hoped to find a job as an expat either. However, if you know where to…
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Jo Fahy
I'm a British journalist who has lived in Switzerland since 2010. I've experienced all the highs and lows that come with moving to a new country and want to help you find your way here too!
A heatwave has been hitting Europe and while Switzerland’s not part of the EU, it’s still part of Europe! To cool down on these baking hot days, Swiss, tourists and expats alike flock to the country’s lakes, rivers and pools whenever they can. In case you missed…
Summer has started in Switzerland and with temperatures rising above 30°C, all over the country people are jumping into rivers and lakes to cool down. With crystal clear water coming from the mountains there are many beautiful places to go for a dip, even in the big cities. In…
For the first time on our show, we're answering questions from our listeners in the Facebook group "Switzerland for English speakers". If you'd like to join in the discussions, network with other English speakers interested in Switzerland and share your experiences, please feel free to join the group…
How much does a royal wedding cost, and most importantly - who pays? We discuss the crowds, the fans, the republicans, the police and the homeless.…
There a number of different types of tickets and railcards you can buy to travel around Switzerland whether you have just moved here, or you're only visiting. We run through the discounts available, where and how to buy tickets and how much you can expect it all to set you…
We are in Italy for the week: first at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, and then Rome. In this episode we talk about why it's different to travel to neighbouring countries from Switzerland, than it is from England. Are you following us on Instagram? Notes on this episode What…
There are some big differences between Swiss and British food, and what the standard expectations are on both sides.…