 | May 18th, 2012 | |
This week I was surprised to learn that, to the delight or chagrin of many, Michele Bachmann, a conservative United States Representative from the state of Minnesota, former Republican presidential candidate and Tea Party darling, became a naturalized Swiss citizen.
Apparently she was eligible to become a Swiss citizen, because her husband, the son of Swiss immigrants to the United States, was already the proud owner of a red passport. Bachmann’s dual citizenship status was, however, short-lived.
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Comment (1) | Tags: Life in Switzerland, nationality, Swiss, tax, US
Posted in citizenship, money, personal finance by Scott Tucker
| May 11th, 2012 | |
If you live in one place long enough, you eventually develop a taste for local foods and drinks.
I distinctly remember the first time I tried Rivella.
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Comment (1) | Posted in food, traditions by Scott Tucker
| May 4th, 2012 | |
To most United States citizens, the first day of May - International Worker’s Day - doesn’t have any real significance.
It is just another day to us.
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No Comments | Tags: labour, Life in Switzerland, May 1, Swiss
Posted in traditions, work by Scott Tucker
| April 27th, 2012 | |
Dear Switzerland,
It’s that time of year again. The time when I will request a C-Permit. Again.
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No Comments | Tags: expat, Life in Switzerland, residency, Swiss
Posted in lifestyle by Chantal Panozzo
| April 23rd, 2012 | |
I’ve only been die Mom for six months now, but if you’re like me, below are nine things you’ll notice as an American mom in Switzerland:
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No Comments | Posted in lifestyle, shopping by Chantal Panozzo
| April 13th, 2012 | |
I’ve got to say, when it comes to summer weather prediction, the Swiss have got it right.
I mean, who wants to rely on a wimpy groundhog seeing its shadow (like they do in the U.S.) when you can call a snowman the “Böögg“, burn him at the stake while prancing around on horseback wearing tights, and use this as a reason to take the afternoon off from work?
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No Comments | Tags: Life in Switzerland, Sechseläuten, Swiss, Zurich
Posted in equality, traditions by Chantal Panozzo
