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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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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...

25/09/2009 Alpabfahrt Urnäsch, Appenzell

Appenzeller Jessica of Swisstory visits a small village in Appenzell for the traditional Alpine procession of cattle and their farmers.

22/09/2009 Driving in Switzerland

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

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Switzerland’s main cities

Switzerland’s main cities

Explore our guide to popular expat locations including Bern, Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lugano.

Finding the perfect family home in Zurich

Finding the perfect family home in Zurich

The Zurich branch manager of Network Relocation offers tips and info to help with the house hunt.

Switzerland country factbook

Switzerland country factbook

This in-depth profile of Switzerland includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

Insurance in Switzerland

Insurance in Switzerland

An introduction to compulsory and optional forms of insurance in Switzerland.