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- Jo Fahy, Simon Zryd
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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.
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- 2018-02-20
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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.
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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
- We talk about user feedback. Send yours here.
- 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 :)
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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 :)
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- Connect with us and become part of this community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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'.
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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?
Learning Swiss German
Our word in this episode is: 'Gschtabi'.
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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).
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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?
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
- 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.
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:
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