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Clocks, Watches and Time

January 3, 2018April 3, 2026 Lisa

Switzerland likes to be on time. Trains, buses or fundamentally anything that has a schedule is dependent on being on time. Indisputably clocks and watches are an important part of daily life. Clocks Some people like the tic-tock sound clocks… Read moreClocks, Watches and Time

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Collection abc – V is for Vanilla, Vision and Victorinox

February 21, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Here is the “V” installment of my abc collection. I choose three words and write something regarding them trying to relate them to Switzerland or the Swiss or my life in Switzerland. This week’s words start with “v”. “V” is… Read moreCollection abc – V is for Vanilla, Vision and Victorinox

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These (Military) Boots Were Made for Walkin’

August 8, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

All my knowledge about the Swiss military service is secondhand but I have heard a lot of stories. It’s a topic that all Swiss men can relate to and have an opinion about. At dinner parties when the men start… Read moreThese (Military) Boots Were Made for Walkin’

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