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Don’t Get On A Train Without A Ticket

by Zurich Expats
on December 6, 2011

On the train this morning, Samichlaus (Santa Claus) and his friend Schmutzli were on the train giving out promotional cakes

Furnishing Your New Home On A Budget In Zurich

by Cecily
on December 1, 2011

So many of us expats will have arrived here by plane, and what does that mean? Well it means we pay for excess luggage by the kilo as opposed to having the luxury of arriv

The 2011 Zurich Swarovski Tree Is Up!

by Zurich Expats
on November 26, 2011

It’s one of the highlights of Christmas in Zurich, the 2011 Swarovski Tree is up in the Main Station.

Annual Wine Expo Anchors In Zurich

by Cecily
on November 15, 2011

Avast Mateys, ye annual wine expo

A Great View From Café Presse Club

by Zurich Expats
on November 5, 2011

I am putting together a short piece about visiting the shops in and around HB and am having a nice latte macchiato at Café Presse Club.It is a nice little place but the view if you sit out

Long Night of the Museums – A Somewhat Different Saturday Night Out in Zurich

by Guest Post
on September 24, 2011

‘Autumn’, by Franz Gertsch – Displayed as part of the ‘Seasons’ exhibition at the Museum for Modern Art in Zu

Streetparade: 20 Years Love, Freedom, Tolerance & Respect

by Guest Post
on September 3, 2011

Streetparade 2011: Centre Stage, Bellevue Zurich: A city renowned for business, banks and a hi

Best Value Prepaid Mobile Phones In Switzerland?

by Cecily
on September 2, 2011

With a seemingly large selection of operators to choose from in Switzerland, I’ve decided to do a little research into what the costs and extras are. Now while there are some tips an

Swimming In The Limmat

by Cecily
on August 23, 2011

The recent hot weather phenomenon has not only brought about a plethora of

What Future For The Swiss Franc?

by Zurich Expats
on August 16, 2011

We have seen a tremendous strengthening in the Swiss Franc which started in late 2008, however this strengthening accelerated this year and in particular in August when we saw the Swiss Franc gain 10% in a few days.