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Publisher |: Jo Fahy, Simon Zryd

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Personal Journals,; Places & Travel,; Society & Culture,; Switzerland

Categories Via RSS |: Places & Travel,; Society & Culture

Your British guide to Switzerland: an audio podcast for English speaking expats living in Switzerland and Swiss interested in Britain. Everything expats need to know about finding a job in Switzerland, how to find an apartment in Bern, Geneva or Zurich, how to find friends and get to know Swiss culture, traditions and of course, learn the language.

We will try to answer your questions and give you personal insight into what it's like to move from London to Bern. This is not just a view from the outside looking in however, we will also bring you the Swiss perspective, from a "real" Swiss, born and bred in the Bernese Oberland.

People |: Jo Fahy (@jofahy),; Simon Zryd (@simonzryd)
Country Of Origin |: Switzerland
Produced In |: Switzerland
Premiere Date |: 2018-02-20
Related Hashtags |: #Switzerland,; #Switzerland
Frequency |: Periodic
Explicit |: No

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69 Available Episodes (69 Total) / Average duration: 00:17:05

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Feb 02, 2023

00:17:18

We’d love to answer your question in our show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website or send a voice message to 0041 76 830 72 96.

The Swiss can't get enough of it: Rivella is the Alpine nation's traditional soft drink of choice. But there's an unusual ingredient hiding beneath the bubbles of this thirst-quenching liquid. Any idea what it is?

In this episode, we'll introduce you to the delights of Switzerland's weird and wonderful fizzy refreshment, and Simon takes a blind Rivella taste test to find out how Swiss he is after all.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Facts and figures
Different colours of Rivella bottles and their meaning
The drink experiment!

Learning Swiss German

How to properly order a Rivella in Switzerland.

Connect with us

Thank you for listening to the Swiss and Chips podcast!

We’d love to answer your question in our show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website or send a voice message to 0041 76 830 72 96.
Connect with us and become part of the community
Don't miss the latest episode of Swiss and Chips. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, email or RSS!
Jo Fahy on Mastodon, Simon Zryd on Mastodon

Dec 22, 2022

00:10:36

Don't miss the latest episode of Swiss and Chips. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, email or RSS!

If you're looking for Christmas magic, put Colmar, France on your list of must-see places. A beautiful city at any time of year, it is decorated and lit up to perfection every Christmas.

The city's cobbled streets are flanked by Medieval or Renaissance-period buildings and small canals run alongside the main thoroughfares. There are six different markets to see, each with a different focus such as artisan crafts, food or even an area aimed at children. On top of all that, the city's park has an ice rink and even a merry-go-round that has been adapted into a highly festive rotating drinkery.

Although Switzerland has an abundance of lovely Christmas markets, a trip to Colmar is something special: we'll tell you why in this latest episode!

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

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Colmar and its Christmas markets

Learning Swiss German

The word in this episode was "biräweich".

Teaching a Swiss

It's time for Simon to learn more about the English language. Send a word or expression in English as a voice message to 0041 76 830 72 96 and explain why it's important to know. Simon will try to figure out what it is and how to say it in Swiss German in the next episode. If you send us your address, you'll get a postcard as a thank you from us :)

Do you want Swiss and Chips with that? Why not subscribe!

Connect with us

Thank you for listening to the Swiss and Chips Podcast!

We’d love to answer your question in our show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website or send your audio to 0041 76 830 72 96.
Connect with us and become part of this community.

Dec 01, 2022

00:18:49

Don't miss the latest episode of Swiss and Chips. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, email or RSS!

It can take time to figure out what the useful websites are when you move to a new country. What are the most-popular car-sharing, price comparison, weather and buy-and-sell sites in Switzerland? We crowdsourced a list of the must-know websites in Switzerland from our Facebook group, Switzerland for English Speakers. In this episode we explain why they're useful and what we personally think of them.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Send your audio file to our inbox or directly to 0041 76 830 72 96
Vote results from our last episode
Full list of useful websites from our group on Facebook
Galaxus and Gonser
tutti, anibis
Comparis
Toppreise
deepl
Meteo Suisse
Mobility
Peakfinder
Alertswiss
How to find an apartment in Switzerland as an expat - a previous episode

Learning Swiss German

The word in this episode was "Sidäfin".

Teaching a Swiss

It's time for Simon to learn more about the English language. Send a word or expression in English to 0041 76 830 72 96 and explain why it's important to know. Simon will try to figure out what it is and how to say it in Swiss German in the next episode. If you send us your address, you'll get a postcard as a thank you from us :)

Connect with us

Thank you for listening to the Swiss and Chips Podcast!

We’d love to answer your question in our show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website or send your audio to 0041 76 830 72 96.
Connect with us and become part of this community.

Nov 10, 2022

00:20:21

Don't miss the latest episode of Swiss and Chips. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, email or RSS!

Warning: this episode is a rollercoaster! We try to navigate our way through a traditional Swiss kitchen, and explain the classic items you'll find in any Swiss kitchen cupboard. From flavourings to implements, we lift the table cloth on the secrets of Switzerland's home dining habits - and we reveal a few foody preferences of our own along the way. Plus: what's missing in a standard Swiss kitchen? We name three items that we can't live without, but which have proven to be somewhat of a novelty to your average Swiss.

Interested in connecting with us and other listeners?

Want to chat about the show, talk about life in Switzerland or even meet up? We want to know how! Please vote and we'll try and make it happen. If anything is missing, you can add it in the comments at the bottom of this page.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Vote results from our last episode
Thanks to 'AGBinCH' for the helpful comment
What you'll find in a Swiss kitchen
Aromat and Kressi
After Eights in Switzerland, here, here and here
What's missing in Swiss kitchens

Learning Swiss German

Chnuuschti - if you have a better explanation, let us know in the comments.

Enough of the fondue, here's where you can load up your plate with another portion of Swiss and Chips! Why not subscribe?

Oct 20, 2022

00:16:56

Always the latest Swiss and Chips Podcast. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify email or RSS!

After Jo got her Swiss passport it was time to step up and get her first real taste of Swiss democracy… and what better way to do it than going to vote in the regular Swiss polls in person.

In this episode, we talk about how to vote in person or by post, and how to navigate political discussions with the Swiss.

The Swiss and Chips vote

Come and vote, we want to hear from you!

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

First time voting in Switzerland!
When can you vote after becoming Swiss?
When can you go and vote and how often?
Where can you vote?
How does it work?

Learning Swiss German

Our word in this episode: 'Gfröörli'.

Connect with us

Thank you for listening to the Swiss and Chips Podcast!

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website.

Get in touch via email and we'll answer your question right in the show (if possible).

Connect with us on Twitter Jo / Simon or Instagram and become part of this community.

Sep 29, 2022

00:13:43

Always the latest Swiss and Chips Podcast. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify email or RSS!

The traditional ways to travel between the UK and Switzerland are plane, train and car. 2022 turned out to be the year we used the channel tunnel to make the trip for the first time. We drove from Bern to England and then back a few weeks later. It was an experience to remember! And one that’s worth talking about and sharing with you.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Why did we end up driving by car? What is the advantage?
Which route did we take, how long is the journey and how are the stops on the way?
Which route to take, how long is the journey and how are the stops on the way?
Recommendations in our Facebook Group.
The Channel Tunnel video on YouTube.

Learning Swiss German

Our word(s) in this episode: 'Plapperä' and 'Plapperi'.

Connect with us

Thank you for listening to the Swiss and Chips Podcast!

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website.

Get in touch via email and we'll answer your question right in the show (if possible).

Connect with us on Twitter Jo / Simon or Instagram and become part of this community.

Sep 08, 2022

00:13:56

Always the latest Swiss and Chips Podcast. Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify email or RSS!

It took around two years, but the moment has finally come. Ten months after the final interview a confirmation letter arrived in the post: Jo is Swiss! Now that's worth talking about.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

What happened so far: Check out our other episodes on 'How to become Swiss'. What happened since the interview What changes after becoming Swiss What's next?

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Learning Swiss German

Our word in this episode is: 'Gschtabi'.

Connect with us

Thank you for listening to the Swiss and Chips Podcast!

We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question directly on our website.

Get in touch via email and we'll answer your question right in the show (if possible).

Connect with us on Twitter Jo / Simon or Instagram and become part of this community.

May 02, 2022

00:11:19

The BEA is open! This annual traditional Swiss fair is a must-see for anyone living in or around Bern and it's open until May 8 this year. From donkey displays to fairground rides and the chance to sample local beers and a staggering range of cheese, there is so much to see for children and adults.

We recorded while out on a day trip in Switzerland, so there's not one, but two recommendations of places to visit in this episode. One of them is an insider tip about a slightly hidden place.

First time here? Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! (iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music) And if you are looking to connect with other English speakers in Switzerland check out our Facebook group.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

The messe.ch/home.aspx">BEA website with prices, opening hours and tickets
messe.ch/besuchen/gelaendeplan.aspx">The map to find your way around the event
A hidden place for you to check out in Switzerland: Schwarzsee (Black Lake): find two on our website.

Learning Swiss German

Our word in this episode is: 'Zuckerwatte'.

Hungry for more Swiss and Chips? Here's where you can find other episodes from our podcast! Why not subscribe?

Apr 14, 2022

00:12:03

Snow, a frozen lake and beautiful mountains: there aren't many more things you need to complete the perfect Swiss winter destination. When we headed to St. Moritz in January 2022 we had high expectations for this famous ski resort with a glitzy reputation. And it absolutely lived up to them! With breathtaking winter scenery and vintage Winter Olympics sights, there is lots to do here even if you're not skiing.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Reasons to go (there's more to see than the ski slopes!)
How to get there
Where to stay
What to do while you're there

Learning Swiss German

This episode's word is: Iischzapfä. Hint: you'll see a lot of these in Switzerland in the winter!

Don't forget to visit our website for photos.

Jan 20, 2022

00:20:04

What is it really like to move to Switzerland? In the second of two episodes looking back at when Jo first relocated from the UK, we delve into some of the unexpected sides to setting up a new life among the Swiss. In this episode we cover:

Differences in lifestyle between England and Switzerland
The surprises that come with renting a flat
Working in Switzerland and finding a job

Previous episodes we refer to in the show:

Feb 02 | 00:17:18

We taste traditional Swiss food and drink so you don't have to: Rivella

Dec 22 | 00:10:36

From Bern to Colmar: Swiss and Chips over the border

Dec 01 | 00:18:49

The must-know websites for Switzerland

Nov 10 | 00:20:21

Six things you'll find in a Swiss kitchen (and what's missing!)

Oct 20 | 00:16:56

Voting in Switzerland

Sep 29 | 00:13:43

Driving to the UK from Switzerland

Sep 08 | 00:13:56

Becoming Swiss, part seven: 'Crossing the Finish Line'

May 02 | 00:11:19

A 'BEA' Special: the must-see traditional Swiss agricultural fair

Apr 14 | 00:12:03

E61 St. Moritz in winter

Jan 20 | 00:20:04

Relocating to Switzerland: Part 2

About the difference

May 23, 2018 by simon

It is an entertaining podcast of a British journalist living in Switzerland and a Swiss, who gives a swiss view.

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Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German

Connect with us

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German

Teaching a Swiss

Do you want Swiss and Chips with that? Why not subscribe!

Connect with us

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German

Teaching a Swiss

Connect with us

Interested in connecting with us and other listeners?

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German

Enough of the fondue, here's where you can load up your plate with another portion of Swiss and Chips! Why not subscribe?

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German

Hungry for more Swiss and Chips? Here's where you can find other episodes from our podcast! Why not subscribe?

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German

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