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Stuff Swiss people like, part two

Amanda of Queso Suizo blog continues her top 20 things that Swiss people like. More cowbell, anyone?

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Fill out an Expat Voices interview by 1 December and you can win a free bottle of whiskey!

Zurich’s boutique coffeehouse

Kerrin of MyKugelhopf visits Péclard, Zurich's new/old pastry shop and tea salon.

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18/11/2009 Top 10 iPod apps for expats

Sarah Novak, life coach and iPod lover, lists her top 10 iPod applications for travellers and expats.

16/11/2009 Israeli snow brings early winter to Austrian ski resort

An Israeli engineering firm developed a machine capable of generating snow in all weather.

31/10/2009 Fabled Timbuktu bent on wooing tourists, despite terror scare

After recent violence in the region, tourism officials insist Timbuktu remains safe and are working hard to spread the message, notably with...

24/10/2009 Thirsty Cyprus looks to golf to rescue tourism

The small island wants to invest in golf courses for a better future – but in a country that hardly has enough water for its own citizens, is...

05/10/2009 Spain's converted castles see brisk business despite downturn

With the rise of cheaper beach destinations, Spain is seeking to highlight its historic past in a distinct shift of its tourism strategy.

02/10/2009 Fringe Switzerland and stinky cheese

American writer Cameron Hewitt travels through Switzerland’s different linguistic regions to update a new guidebook.

27/09/2009 Ireland toasts 250 years of Uncle Arthur's brew

Ireland’s iconic beer Guinness celebrates its birthday this week, 250 years after Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on an old Dublin...

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How to keep fit in Switzerland

How to keep fit in Switzerland

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

How to open a Swiss bank account

How to open a Swiss bank account

How to open and close a Swiss bank account, plus information on confidentiality and security deposits.

Driving in Switzerland

Driving in Switzerland

How to obtain a licence, import vehicles and follow road rules in Switzerland.

Finding the perfect family home in Zurich

Finding the perfect family home in Zurich

Tips and info to help with the house hunt.