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Road Construction

May 23, 2018April 3, 2026 Lisa

How many seasons does Maine have? Two: winter and July. And North Dakota, how many does it have? Two too, but they are called winter and road construction. Luckily Switzerland has 4 seasons although road construction could possibly be used… Read moreRoad Construction

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Vacations and Holidays in Switzerland and America

July 26, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Americans as well as Swiss love their vacations. Destinations and “exotic” status differ depending on where you live. The real difference though, is how many days of paid vacation you get. Majorca, an Exotic Destination? Ben’s father worked in the… Read moreVacations and Holidays in Switzerland and America

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Work Ethics

August 3, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

The Swiss have a work ethic that is second to none. There is next to no traffic on Sunday evenings not because there is soccer game or a ice hockey game on TV but because the majority of people are… Read moreWork Ethics

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