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Restaurant Cultures in the States and Switzerland

May 24, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

I think restaurants in Switzerland tend to be the exact opposite of those in the States. Sure, there are similarities, like you are served food in both but the basic atmosphere is different. In the States you go to a… Read moreRestaurant Cultures in the States and Switzerland

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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

How to Make Tiger Butter (Recipe)

April 12, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Tiger butter, my favorite home made candy!   Tiger Butter recipe (as pdf) Ingredients: 6 Bars of chocolate: 3 dark chocolate 3 white (I use 2 white and 1 white with “Croquant”) 2 spoonful of crunchy peanut butter It doesn’t have… Read moreHow to Make Tiger Butter (Recipe)

Recipe  chocolate, eating, food, recipe  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

Non-Swiss Swiss Names

March 24, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

I talked about Swiss names before (First Names). I’ve been here for ages but some of them still sound strange to my ears. Names are something very personal, you call it your own and identify with it. Unless, of course… Read moreNon-Swiss Swiss Names

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