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Collecting Stamps, Coupons and Stickers

November 1, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

My first memory of trading stamps were the “green stamps”. I was way too young to understand the concept of collecting stamps and trading them for other products. If you asked me what they looked like I would say green,… Read moreCollecting Stamps, Coupons and Stickers

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The Grocery Shopping Experience in Switzerland

March 15, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

You have to eat, no getting around that. In most cases you can’t get out of going grocery shopping either. There used to be only 3 big shop chains here, but now there are about 5. The top two, Migros… Read moreThe Grocery Shopping Experience in Switzerland

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Sundays and Quiet Rules

July 21, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Sundays in Switzerland are quiet, lazy days typically spent with friends or relatives. On nice days hiking in the mountains or just visiting other parts of the country are often on the agenda. When I first came here I was… Read moreSundays and Quiet Rules

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