How To: Living in Switzerland

Driving to the UK from Switzerland

The traditional ways to travel between the UK and Switzerland are plane, train and car. 2022 turned out to be the year we used the channel tunnel to…

Sep 29, 2022 •

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Relocating to Switzerland: Part 2

What is it really like to move to Switzerland? In the second of two episodes looking back at when Jo first relocated from the UK, we delve into some of…

Jan 20, 2022 •

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Relocating to Switzerland: A personal perspective

Jo moved to Switzerland just over a decade ago, so it seemed to be about time to talk about her experience, the highlights, and what she would do…

Dec 30, 2021 •

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Five ways to perfect your Swiss knowledge while staying at home

The coronavirus might have stopped you from getting out and exploring Switzerland, but you can still learn plenty about Swiss culture from inside your…

Mar 24, 2020 •

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When to shake hands in Switzerland

Shaking hands in Switzerland is common: children learn it at school and it seems to be a regular feature of everyday life. But when is holding out your…

Mar 10, 2020 •

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Should you join an English-speaking club in Switzerland?

Joining a club in Switzerland is a simple way to make new friends and connections. There are several English-speaking clubs in Bern and other Swiss…

Feb 25, 2020 •

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Unspoken Swiss rules

First time here? We’d love to answer your question in our show. Send a voice message to +41 76 282 67 66. It can feel like there are a lot of rules…

Feb 11, 2020 •

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The Swiss and Chips guide to dating in Switzerland

Is dating in Switzerland any different to anywhere else in the world? The Swiss have a reputation for being difficult to get know, so in this episode…

Aug 20, 2019 •

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Hit the road: driving in Switzerland

Do you need a car in Switzerland? And what other options are there apart from buying one? We asked what you wanted to hear about in our podcast, and…

Jul 9, 2019 •

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Your questions about Switzerland: answered!

There’s been lots of questions in our facebook group, Switzerland for English speakers, over the past couple of weeks, so we wanted to talk about a few…

Jun 25, 2019 •

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Do you need to know Swiss German to move to Switzerland?

Moving to a country where you don't speak the language can be a 'chicken and egg' situation: which one comes first, the local language or the move? It's…

May 21, 2019 •

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Where to find Swiss second-hand delights

Looking for furniture, clothes or something for your home in Switzerland that won't cost the Earth? Then you definitely need to find your nearest flea…

May 7, 2019 •

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