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Me, my husband, and our two cats journey into the center of Europe for the opportunity of a lifetime. There’s a lot of world to see, so now is as good a time as any.

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

La Bebe

Mes Amies had a baby. La Bebe is gorgeous, adorable, cute, wonderful, and awe-inspiring. Doesn’t mean it’s changed my mind on the whole kid thing (I still plan on telling the next person who asks me if we plan on having any that I’m barren), but it is really inspiring to see two people, so deeply

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

My Coffee to Go

I’ve been consuming too much Starbuck’s since arriving here Stateside. Every morning, I get all twittery walking into the ‘Buck’s and ordering a grande, non-fat latte. The first sip makes my heart happy. It costs half of what it does in CH, where we only buy one a week, if we’re lucky. I even g

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

Back at the Homestead

I’m back Stateside for a month, sans Expatico. It’s weird being home and how quickly one can fall into the familiarity of it all. There are things I appreciate more (both here and in der Schweiz), things I miss, and things that make me realize why I get so annoyed with the US of A. [...]

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

Today is a Special Day

One year ago today, I landed on Swiss soil with two suitcases in hand, a jet lagged head, and a child-like wonder about my new adventures. The first few months were tough sans Expatico, but things got a bit easier as time wore on, and then much easier once he arrived. Now, dare I say, [...]

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

Hold the Wheel and Drive

Watch out, Switzerland. The powers that be allowed me to painlessly switch my US license to a Swiss driver’s license. Jackpot! Transferring my license was so simple and it didn’t cost nearly as much as I expected. The best part? No new driving test, just fill out some forms, get an eye test, and

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

Let’s Go Shopping!

Grocery shopping in Switzerland is expensive – really, really expensive. A few things are reasonably priced, mainly dairy products and local produce. Other than that, all bets are off. Example – the cost of a kilo of chicken (2.2 pounds/kilo) is anywhere from 23-26 CHF (approx 20-25 USD). That’s

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

Villa Belvedere

On our trip to Tuscany, we stayed at a place called Villa Belvedere. It was amazing. Set back off the road, hidden amongst the olive trees and vineyards, we had a peaceful few days relaxing and enjoying some sun (with a few side trips thrown in so we didn’t feel like total sloths). I highly [...]

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Expatica in Helvetica · 1Y ago

Florence and the Machine

Limited commentary here, but we had the opportunity to go to Firenze and then down to Tuscany. We met a wonderful couple from Ireland (I’ll call them Mo Chairde) back in September and they graciously invited us to their Tuscan wedding. I met them one afternoon in the grocery store. In der Schwiez

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