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Problems in paradise for foreign property buyers 16/04/2008

Buyers who want homes in a Thai paradise are being scammed. Expatica Germany looks at what is being done to stop con artists and a German couple that were duped. read more

Get your head around the Swiss tax system 31/01/2008

In Switzerland, taxes are broken down into a variety of personal and company taxes, and differ from canton to canton. read more

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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