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Four Noes and a Yes: voting in a Swiss referendum

September 23, 2020, 2 Comments

I’ve just voted for the first time as a Swiss citizen. Actually it was for the first five times as there were...

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Immerse yourself in Switzerland

August 5, 2020, No comments

Living in a foreign country can be hard, even one as wonderful and accessible as Switzerland. Sometimes you want to know more...

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The long road to becoming Swiss

June 10, 2020, 2 Comments

It only took 979 days. That’s longer than the siege of Leningrad and almost as much time as the Brexit negotiations. But...

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When size matters: the biggest clock in Switzerland

May 29, 2020, No comments

It’s a simple question: what is the biggest clock in Switzerland? For a land that is famous for its timepieces, you’d think...

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The Expert Guide has arrived

April 30, 2020, 2 Comments

My new book. The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland is now available in two editions, English and German. Both are...

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A virtual treasure hunt through Bern

March 30, 2020, 1 Comment

It’s hard to visit Bern these days, even if you live in Switzerland. Seeing as we are all under a shutdown, I...

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The day that Bern stood still

March 22, 2020, 3 Comments

The buildings look the same but the city certainly doesn’t. Bern is empty. It’s as if its heart and soul have been...

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The Expert Guide is coming soon!

February 19, 2020, 2 Comments

One year in the making with fifteen different authors and three translators. The result? The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland,...

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Time for the Swiss to stand up to hate

January 28, 2020, 2 Comments

I’m often asked what’s it’s like to be a gay man living in Switzerland. My usual answer is it’s not Holland but...

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Happy Swiss Christmas to everyone!

December 15, 2019, No comments

Goodbye to 2019. It wasn’t a momentous year but there were a few Swiss highlights: The national elections produced the biggest change...

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