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Swiss Army knife morphs with age

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.

Exchanging your foreign driver's licence for a Swiss driver's licence

Read Jessica of Swisstory's adventure in obtaining her Swiss driver's licence, with helpful checklist.

Enfin! A beauty refuge for women of colour

Expatica reader Carolyn Moncel searches for the best salons in Paris and Switzerland serving black women.

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18/09/2009 Rigi: Queen of the mountains

View Kerrin of MyKugelhopf takes a challenging hike up Mt Rigi and enjoys the view (and a picnic lunch) from the summit.

08/09/2009 How to keep fit in Switzerland

Keeping fit Switzerland offers year-round sporting opportunities, from skiing in winter to swimming, golf and camping in summer.

07/05/2009 What's on: EuroPride 09

EuroPride 09 celebrates 40 years of gay rights with cultural and sporting events in Zurich between 2 May and 7 June.

23/02/2009 Swiss win World Ski Championships

Switzerland beats the Austrian, US and French teams in alpine skiing.

10/02/2009 Skiing in the Franco-Swiss Alps

skiing Visiting the Portes du Soleil, a traditional cosy village.

30/01/2009 Amazing winter walk (and sledge)

Walking the walk Blogger Michelle Willis and her family walk from Bettmeralp to Moosfluh, Riederfurka and Riederalp.

28/01/2009 Alpine resorts nervous as recession peaks

ski slope Snow covers the Alps, but the financial crisis may keep tourists off the slopes this winter.

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