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Switzerland’s blood money

September 26, 2012, 6 Comments

Grenades in Syria. Tanks in Bahrain. Bullets in Libya. All Swiss made.

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Uncovering the first milk chocolate

September 18, 2012, 1 Comment

“The original Swiss milk chocolate” is how it used to be advertised but it’s a brand I’ve never seen.

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10 facts about the Geneva Convention

August 22, 2012, 4 Comments

You’ve heard it mentioned countless times but how much do you really know about the Geneva Convention?

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Great Swiss train trips: Jungfraujoch

August 19, 2012, 5 Comments

Up through the Eiger and out on top of Europe: getting to Jungfraujoch is a journey to remember.

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National days and national heroes

August 7, 2012, No comments

Alphorns, cervelat and the Swiss Psalm. It was a normal National Day except it was by the Thames.

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Happy Birthday Switzerland!

August 1, 2012, 1 Comment

In honour of Switzerland’s 721st birthday, here is the new national motto.

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Where is Switzerland?

July 29, 2012, 1 Comment

Got a question about Switzerland? That was my challenge for the visiting public.

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Red shoes in the Red Zone

July 23, 2012, No comments

A slice of Swiss life has arrived in central London, right down to the red shoes.

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Have you been Newly Swissed yet?

July 20, 2012, No comments

Shocking news: I am not the only one writing about Swissness in all its glory. There are others.

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The great Swiss London Treasure Hunt

July 16, 2012, No comments

Seven places to find, super prizes to be won: it’s time for the Swiss London Treasure Hunt.

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