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Graham35420, 60 years old

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About me Currently living in rural Oxfordshire.Moving to Brittany full time in April 2009 having spent 12 years on and off restoring an old farmhouse. 2 children at University, 1 in the City. Retiring after 30 years in special education

Country of origin United Kingdom

Country of current residence United Kingdom

Interests : Animals, pets, Camping, hiking, outdoor life, Coffee, tea and conversation, Cooking, Dining out, Drama plays, musicals, Gardening, Hobbies and Crafts, Languages, Movies, Music, News

My favourite books, music and movies : Gloucester Rugby , various genres of music, Jean de Florette ! ( gives me something to aspire to ! not really)

Visited countries : Barbados

I am not a tourist. I would describe myself as :gregarious

It really is more fun than it looks!

Activities such as snowshoe hiking and cross-country skiing have always seemed to me like a particularly strange European idea of 'fun' - but I'll try anything once.

Easy entertaining: Swiss-style

Impress your guests with your knowledge of Swiss specialties, and save time and energy by hosting your next dinner party with simple local favourites. This month expatica shows you how to roast raclette – the Valais way.

Basel, a pocket-sized metropolis with style

Basel regards itself as a world metropolis. This city with its rich history on the bend of the Rhine boasts Switzerland's tallest building, the Messeturm at 105 metres.

Keeping fit the Swiss way

Switzerland offers unparalleled opportunities for sports throughout the year, providing the perfect slopes and landscape for all activities.

Warming up to mountain life

Editor Anna Tuson discovers the high-life in a small town

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Switzerland's retirement plan

Switzerland's rise in early retirement calls for a benefitial pension scheme.

Vitamin B: good for your career and social life

Joining a community or service club is a great way to get your recommended dose of ’Vitamin B’.

Doing Business in Switzerland

The Swiss have a reputation for getting the best possible deal from opponents without appearing aggressive or demanding.

Setting up a company in Switzerland

Before attempting to set up a business in Switzerland it is first worth assessing the range of company types and their pros and cons.

Overcoming the expat funk phase

Food blogger, Makiko Itoh has some healthy advice for fellow expats settling into a new home.

Mental coaching: unpacking your old self

Expats may have heard about the stress involved in moving to a new country, but the experience can still throw many off balance.