Sun, 8 November 2009
A century and a quarter after a cutler set out to supply Swiss soldiers with a survival tool, the Swiss Army knife adapts to the urban jungle.
Read Jessica of Swisstory's adventure in obtaining her Swiss driver's licence, with helpful checklist.
Expatica reader Carolyn Moncel searches for the best salons in Paris and Switzerland serving black women.
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About me: I currently live in Dallas, TX and work for a Media company on an e-commerce site - main responsibilities are SEM, Media and web analytics. I enjoy traveling and reading and in my free time I like to run and practice yoga. I also like to dive, ski and cycle. I am pretty outgoing but like time to myself as well.
Country of origin: United States
Country of current residence: United States
Interests: Animals, pets, Art, Books, magazines, Coffee, tea and conversation, Computers, Internet, Cooking, Dining out, Family outings, Gardening, Horoscopes, Movies, Music, Nightclubs, dancing
My favourite books, music and movies: I like a wide range of music but i lean toward alternative rock. Some of my favorites include Muse, U2, David Gray, Mat Kearney, The Fray, Kings of Leon
How I came to be an international: I grew up a military kid and lived overseas in Germany. I graduated from high school in Heidelberg, Germany and was able to travel a lot.
Visited countries: Andorra, Austria, Bahamas, Canada, France, Germany, Honduras, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
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The Zurich branch manager of Network Relocation offers tips and info to help with the house hunt.
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An introduction to compulsory and optional forms of insurance in Switzerland.
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