The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland

This is a series of conversations with people about different aspects of life in Switzerland. Our aim is to speak to the experts, to learn how things work and to share what we learn with you.

We host this series together with Diccon Bewes, author of The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland from Bergli Books.

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International Women's Day - Celebrating Swiss women

Episode #19

To celebrate International Women's Day, in this episode we welcome the authors of the book 50 Amazing Swiss Women.

The Mountains and Hiking in Switzerland with Melinda and Robert Schoutens of Freshairkids.com

Episode #18

In this episode, we welcome authors Melinda and Robert Schoutens of Freshairkids.com.

An insight into life in Switzerland from author and publisher Richard Harvell

Episode #17

In this episode, we welcome author and publisher Richard Harvell.

The Media in Switzerland with Veronica DeVore of SWI swissinfo

Episode #16

In this episode, we welcome Veronica DeVore, Head of Audience at SWI swissinfo

Voting rights for women in Switzerland with Clare O'Dea, author of Voting Day

Episode #15

In this episode, we welcome back Clare O'Dea, who spoke with us once before about Swiss neutrality.

Foreigners in Switzerland

Episode #14

In this episode, we speak about foreigners in Switzerland. We look at who they are, where they live, voting rights and more.

Swiss Travel for Visitors

Episode #13

Beth Zurbuchen is the President of the Swiss Centre of North America. In this conversation, Beth tells us a little bit about her experience of travelling in Switzerland as a Swiss citizen, but one who didn't grow up here.

Summer in Switzerland

Episode #12

In this episode, we speak about a few things to do during the summer in Switzerland.

A chat with Beth Zurbuchen, the President of the Swiss Center of North America

Episode #11

A chat with Beth Zurbuchen, the President of the Swiss Center of North America

The Swiss Abroad

Episode #10

In this episode, we’ll be talking about the Swiss abroad, or die fünfte Schweiz.

Neutrality in Switzerland - Is Switzerland still neutral?

Episode #9

In this episode, we’ll be talking about Swiss neutrality, in light of Switzerland’s recent decision to join the international community in imposing sanctions on Russia.

Etiquette and Blunders

Episode #8

In this episode, we speak about putting your foot in it, and getting things wrong.

Swiss food with author Andie Pilot

Episode #7

In this episode we have something a little different for you, which is a talk with the author Andie Pilot.

Swiss Winter Festivals and Traditions

Episode #6

In this episode, we speak about some of the traditions of winter here in Switzerland.

Money-saving tips

Episode #5

In this episode, we go over some tips to help you save money here in Switzerland.

Swiss History

Episode #4

This episode is all about Swiss history.

Travel in Switzerland

Episode #3

This episode is all about travel in Switzerland.

Direct Democracy in Switzerland - how does it work?

Episode #2

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Swiss political system of direct democracy.

Seven things you always wanted to know about life in Switzerland...

Episode #1

In this episode, we tackle seven things you always wanted to know about life in Switzerland, but were maybe too afraid or too embarrassed to ask!