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Living and working abroad is not always easy. Sometimes it helps to consult an expert to tackle those tough questions you can’t get answered through Google or friendly advice. That's why we have the Expatica Experts. You can ask them anything about living abroad. First, look through our database below to see if your question has already been answered. If not, choose your expert and get your answer!

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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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