For a recent milestone birthday, I decided I wanted to schedule a flying dress photo shoot. A popular women’s travel Facebook group had seduced me with the idea: nearly every day, I saw photos of women draped in gorgeous, flowy jewel-toned dresses with impossibly long trains smiling demurely or posing magnificently in front of a…
Working remotely in Lausanne can be tricky. What’s cafe culture like here? Will there be wifi? Will they mind if I sit at a table for hours? How expensive are the coffees? For a few months, I worked almost exclusively in my apartment, which can drive a person a little bananas after a while. I…
Summers in Switzerland are beautiful. The unbelievable glacial lakes, clear blue skies, and warm temperatures culminate in a perfect invitation to spend a day at the beach. If you’ve never been to the beaches around Lake Geneva during the summer before, here’s what I learned on a recent visit. 1. You might see boobs What…
Most days, I love living in a French speaking country. But some days, my French just doesn’t work. On these days, I have to really make an effort to put myself in situations where I will have to encounter French. It’s not enough to simply exist here. Speaking beginner French in Switzerland In Lausanne, most…
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Hi, I’m BG. Previously a nonprofit worker, I turned 30, quit my job, packed 3 suitcases, and boarded a one-way flight with my husband to Geneva. You’ll find me here when I’m not taking a French class, browsing booking.com, or searching for the best chocolaterie to try.
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American Girl in Switzerland