Visit Zurichexpats.com On Your Mobile

November 24, 2010

We are pleased to announce that you can get a great zurichexpats.com experience from your mobile device. Here is how the site looks on an iPhone: The site loads much faster over wireless data connections, giving you quick access to our posts and articles. If you prefer the full site, you can choose to see [...]

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Speeding In Switzerland. They Will Get You And You Will Pay!

November 23, 2010

One thing that may surprise you is the voracity of the Swiss Police in catching and punishing drivers who break the law. This is an excerpt of a letter that landed on our doormat yesterday: Briefly translated, the car was traveling at 54 km/h in an area with a limit of 50 km/h. After a [...]

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EXPOVINA Tips

November 13, 2010

10 tips for the EXPOVINA.

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Expovina – Wänn Gaasch Ufs Wyschiff?

November 7, 2010

A short history and guide to the EXPOVINA in Zurich.

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Knabenschiessen: What’s Going On Here?

September 13, 2010

From the second Saturday to the Monday of every Septembder, a seemingly odd event for many Expats takes place in Zurich: Knabenschiessen. Now for many who have learned German (whether a little or a lot) the translation may pose a slight problem: “boys-shooting”. What’s happening here? Are the people of Zurich celebrating the shooting of [...]

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Call For Comments: What Do You Do With Your 5 Rappen Coins?

September 9, 2010

They rattle around in your pockets and purses and have a very low monetary value. I save a few of mine up then use the stamp machine at the Post Office to convert them into stamps, but my Call To Comments is this: What Do You Do With Your 5 Rappen Coins? Please add your [...]

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Compare The Cost Of Living In Zurich With Other Cities

August 13, 2010
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We were told about a new website that offers a new twist on the common requirement of comparing the cost of living in one city with that in another. Expatistan offers a simple way of making this comparison, and its community-driven updates should ensure that it remains relevant and up to date. Just enter the [...]

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