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Swissness unplugged. “Swiss” sells but is it Swiss?

September 27, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Just because “Swiss” is on it, doesn’t mean “Swiss” is in it. There are legislation rules for “Made in Switzerland” and the Swiss cross. But, anything can still be called “Swiss”, it just doesn’t have the Swissness of “Made in… Read moreSwissness unplugged. “Swiss” sells but is it Swiss?

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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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