Blog for expats and emigrants

If you often make international transfers, you know that this often involves high fees and slow transfer times. But there is an alternative called Wise*. In this blog post, we'll take a close look at Wise to show you ...

Coming to Switzerland as an immigrant can be a big challenge. However, there are many ways to successfully integrate into Swiss society. In the following article, I will introduce you to some of the proven ways.

In the cold season there is nothing better in Switzerland than to invite a few friends and enjoy a fine cheese fondue in convivial company. With this Fondue Guide you will learn the most important technical terms and ...

Cross-border commuters, who work in Switzerland are normally taxed in their country of residence. In Switzerland, only a reduced withholding tax rate is paid, which is credited against the income tax return in the cou...

The Swiss mobile communications market is not as closed as one might think: In addition to the three top dogs Swisscom, Salt or Sunrise, there are dozens of mobile discounters. Also known as MVNOs, the mobile discount...

Switzerland is known to be the water castle of Europe. Even though Switzerland has no access to the sea, there are plenty of beautiful beaches and bathing areas on the numerous lakes. For this video, I have selected t...

The Gotthard Pass is one of the most famous Alpine passes in Switzerland and connects the Italian and German-speaking regions. From the Middle Ages until the construction of the tunnels, the pass was one of the most i...

In this part, I deal with my current place of residence, the city of Lucerne, in the heart of Central Switzerland. It's known for its great location on Lake Lucerne and, on a clear day, a fantastic view of the Swiss A...