Jun
17
What to expect at a Swiss apéro
Before or instead of a dinner, at a garden party, a wedding, an office function or even a funeral, it‘
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Simon Zryd
I was born and raised in a small village in Switzerland. I bring the Swiss perspective to the podcast.
Apr
06
Having a baby in Switzerland
There have been a few long breaks between our last podcast episodes, but we had a good reason: we have
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Feb
23
The weirdest thing you saw when you moved to Switzerland
Setting foot in another country can mean a significant change to your lifestyle and sometimes a culture shock. We asked
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Nov
24
How to celebrate Christmas as an expat in Switzerland
Christmas is drawing nearer but thanks to coronavirus, making plans to celebrate it this year isn't very easy. It's difficult
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Oct
27
Becoming Swiss, part four: The Swiss citizenship test
We're still here and still making podcasts: not as often as we'd like, but there's a good reason for that,
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Apr
13
Walk with us along Bern's Aare river
If you can only get out outside at the moment to go shopping or for some fresh air, you might
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Feb
11
Unspoken Swiss rules
We love to hear from you! Chat with us on Twitter @jofahy or @simonzryd. It can feel like there are
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Sep
03
Swiss German sayings: what they mean (and how to say them!)
"There's enough hay down there now" to "even his chopping block will calve": these are just a few everyday sayings
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Apr
09
Shopping in Switzerland: what do you buy where?
What are the main shops in Switzerland and where do you go for specific items? In this episode we go
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Mar
26
Dealing with cultural diversity, the Swiss way
Switzerland is a very diverse country with four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. The Swiss also share their
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