All posts tagged "Switzerland"
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79Travel48 hours in Bern: A weekend in the posh Swiss capital will leave you feeling a little more human
Tucked along the turquoise Aare River, with its medieval Old Town protected by UNESCO, Bern is Switzerland’s understated gem. It’s a city...
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Expat Essentials: 1 euro deals on homes are attracting people back to Europe’s abandoned villages (updated)
(Editor’s note: Selling houses for a symbolic amount – 1 euro – to counter population decline in rural towns and villages is...
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151News & Buzz
New for 2025: Dispatches’ list of the best countries for expats to live and work
In this post, we’ll explore some countries in Europe that are expat-friendly for a variety of reasons. Let’s dive right in: Walking...
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117News & Buzz
Charlotte Laborie: 5 free and fun things to do in Geneva that won’t cost a dollar! (I mean, a franc)
You think that every time you exhale in Geneva – almost like sighing at this city’s infamous reputation for being boring –...
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128Lifestyle & Culture
Charlotte Laborie: My Top 5 après-skis in the Alps
If you’re like me, your favorite thing about skiing is the après-skis. Sure, gliding down the slopes is fun and all, but...
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155Lifestyle & Culture
Charlotte Laborie: My Top 5 favourite Christmas Markets in Switzerland
It’s my favourite time of year people! In December, Switzerland transforms into the ultimate Hallmark Christmas movie set, I kid you not....
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Treasures and tchotchkes: Dispatches’s list of our favorite Christmas markets
One of the real pleasures of living in Germany for years was proximity to some of Europe’s best Christmas markets, from Trier...
