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Everything is Larger in the States

June 21, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

I like to say almost everything that happens in the States happens about 10 years later in Switzerland. That held true for many of the electronics devices and telephones. Unfortunately, something that is not as neat as electronics is slowly… Read moreEverything is Larger in the States

Life  daily life, size, Switzerland, travel  Leave a comment

Wearing Shoes or Slippers in and Around the House

June 14, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Astute Swiss who watch American sitcoms or series might notice that Americans don’t take off their shoes. Neither when entering their own home or other people’s homes. It looks like they keep their street shoes on even inside. You know… Read moreWearing Shoes or Slippers in and Around the House

Life  daily life, house, shoes, Swiss German  1 Comment

It’s Time to Celebrate! My 100th Post

May 31, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Who would have thought that within a year of my first post I would be celebrating my 100th post? Not me, for sure. In honor of this special event, I thought today I would write about how Swiss celebrate. It’s… Read moreIt’s Time to Celebrate! My 100th Post

Life  birthday, daily life, party, wedding  Leave a comment

Sleeping in Switzerland

May 17, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

This post is really about sleeping and not a euphuism for having sex. But it’s still going to be interesting, so don’t click to another page! Hard Swiss Beds The first time I came to Switzerland and stayed about three… Read moreSleeping in Switzerland

Life  beds, daily life, france, life, travel  Leave a comment

High School Proms in America

May 10, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Now that May is here what better time for a post about the prom? It’s time for high school seniors and juniors in America to get ready for the big dance. Let me back-step a little for my Swiss friends… Read moreHigh School Proms in America

Life  dance, prom, school, schooldays  Leave a comment

Free or Not (part 2)?

May 3, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Some things in the States seem free but of course, you know the money flows from other places. In Switzerland you are expected to pay for things that you don’t have to in America like restrooms. Restrooms I cannot remember… Read moreFree or Not (part 2)?

Life  costs, Italy, life, restroom  Leave a comment

Free or Not (part 1)?

April 26, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Some things in the States seem free but of course, you know the money flows from other places. In Switzerland you are expected to pay for things that are free in America. I haven’t run across anything that is free… Read moreFree or Not (part 1)?

Life  drinks, restaurant, shopping, water  Leave a comment

Swiss and American Math Whizzes

April 19, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Math really isn’t my thing, I would much rather draw or create something artsy. But I’ll agree with anyone who says you have to have basic math skills to get around in everyday life. Say you’ve only got 20 Swiss… Read moreSwiss and American Math Whizzes

Life  daily life, life, math, taxes  Leave a comment

At Home in Switzerland – a House is a House

April 5, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Homes in Switzerland are much different than the ones in the States. Sure, the basics stay the same; walls, lights, windows and such. But still, even those things that are the same are different. Also, depending on if you live… Read moreAt Home in Switzerland – a House is a House

Life  bathroom, daily life, house, life  Leave a comment

Things I Miss in Switzerland

March 29, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

The best of both worlds? That would be nice but face it, I don’t miss the same things as other People. So, that’s just not going to happen. Also, I’ve been in Switzerland so long that I have become Swisser-ized…. Read moreThings I Miss in Switzerland

Life  eating, food, kisses, life  Leave a comment

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