Moving to Switzerland
Moving internationally as a minimalist
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Settling in: Geneva
4 months in: logistical challenges
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Learning French
How I’m trying to learn French
Progress update: 9 months into learning French
15 useful French words/phrases to know
What’s the best way to learn French? I tried everything
Why it’s a nightmare trying to get help when you don’t speak French well
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Exploring Switzerland
If I could only recommend 3 places in Switzerland to visit, I would suggest Bern, Interlaken and Lugano. But if you have more time, here are some takeaways from all the other places I’ve visited.
Canton Basel-Stadt
Basel – the arts and museum capital of Switzerland
Canton Berne
Bern – the federal city of Switzerland, with medieval dignity and charm
Interlaken – village straddling two stunning turquoise lakes
Lake Brienz – possibly the best lake in all of Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen – hiking and the inspiration behind Rivendell
Grindelwald – charming, snowy village at the foot of the Eiger
Spiez – friendly village with vineyards by Lake Thun
Canton Lucerne
Lucerne – charming medieval bridge
Canton Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel – bright and airy little city with a castle
Canton Ticino
Bellinzona – sleepy little village with three castles
Lugano – the beating heart of Italian-speaking Switzerland
Canton Valais
Zermatt – skiing and the Matterhorn
Verbier – alpine village and popular ski destination
Canton Vaud
Montreux – romantic French-style architecture by the lake
Château de Chillon – one of the most impressive castles in Switzerland and Europe
Lavaux vineyards – stunning UNESCO heritage site by Lac Leman
Canton Zurich
Zurich – the quintessential Swiss city
On my bucket list:
- Chur
- Fribourg
- Locarno
- and many more….
