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17/04/2013 Learn something new every day: Free resources for expats
Enjoy a rich life and try new things while living as an expat with this guide of free activities and resources.
16/04/2013 Enjoy Living Abroad: Fifty shades of Zurich
26/02/2013 Live Young Abroad: I ♥ nightlife in Switzerland
19/02/2013 myfriendfromzurich: Exploring Swiss ski fields
12/02/2013 Life in the Swiss Alps: Conquering vertigo
22/01/2013 Diccon Bewes: Is this Switzerland’s best museum?
15/01/2013 Keeping fit in Switzerland

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Expat Voices

29/05/2012 Expat Voices: Eshaana Pachai on living in Geneva
Eshaana Pachai, from South Africa, discusses shopping in Geneva, learning French and doing laundry.
10/04/2012 Expat Entrepreneur: Jennifer Harvey Sallin in Switzerland
03/05/2011 Editor's guide: Expat voices in Switzerland
02/07/2010 Expat Story: A get-together
08/06/2010 Expat Entrepreneur: Marisa Steyn in Biel-Benken
27/05/2010 Expat Voices: Krissy Jackson on living in Zug
03/03/2010 Expat Voices: Ernst Bechinie on living in Pully

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Groups & Clubs

06/04/2011 Expat groups in Geneva
Expatica’s selection of expat groups in Geneva, Lausanne and Nyon.
05/04/2011 Expat groups in Zurich
04/04/2011 Expat groups in Ticino and Lugano
04/04/2011 Expat groups in Basel
04/04/2011 Expat groups in Bern
04/04/2011 Expat groups in Zug
12/01/2010 Yoga in Switzerland: a beginner's guide

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Blogs & Photos

14/05/2013 Bilingual Family: 15 years after tying the bicultural knot
Annika writes in her Journal of a Bilingual Family the joys and challenges of building and nourishing a bilingual marriage and family.
13/05/2013 The Jolly English Pirate: Comfort zone to solitary expat
06/05/2013 How to make the words 'long distance' less daunting
06/05/2013 Expat kids: Who are they?
30/04/2013 Have your say in the largest worldwide Expat Survey
30/04/2013 Bilingual Family: Great resources for learning French
23/04/2013 Being Multilingual: The natives and the speakers

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Inside Expatica: Residence and work permits in Switzerland

How to apply for a residency or work permit in Switzerland for you and your family.

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

Information about renting property and obtaining a mortgage in Switzerland.

Switzerland's healthcare system

Information about the Swiss healthcare system, health insurance, pharmacies and emergency numbers.

Banking in Switzerland

Explaining Swiss currency, banknotes, credit cards and bureaux de change.