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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