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Homemade Halloween Night How We Celebrated Halloween 2025

Homemade Halloween Night: How We Celebrated Halloween 2025

For Nicole, Halloween has always been a big deal. Back in Costa Rica, the tradition is vibrant: people dress up, houses and apartments are decked out in spooky themes, and the atmosphere is electric. But here in Switzerland, the celebration is a little different. While it has certainly grown in popularity over the last couple

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The Great Car Hunt: Why Buying a Used Car in Switzerland Was a challenge

After a year of living together and relying solely on Switzerland’s impressive, yet sometimes limiting, public train system, Nicole and I finally made the big decision: it was time to buy a car. We are generally big fans of the trains, but life eventually presented too many logical reasons to get our own set of

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A Weekend in Mulhouse Our Personal Itinerary

A Weekend in Mulhouse: Our Personal Itinerary

Remember that feeling when you desperately need a getaway, but life keeps throwing curveballs? That was exactly us, right after our fantastic Istanbul adventure back in March. We were craving another escape, a chance to recharge, and a camping trip seemed like the perfect idea. But, as often happens with outdoor plans, the weather forecast

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Our First Time in Turkey A Budget-Friendly Istanbul Weekend trip

Our First Time in Turkey: A Budget-Friendly Istanbul Weekend trip

Have you ever made a spontaneous travel decision based on a TikTok video? That’s exactly how our first Istanbul weekend trip began! When Nicole moved to Switzerland from Costa Rica, we wanted to celebrate her birthday with a little getaway. Paris was our initial thought, but those hotel prices quickly changed our minds! Then, as

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Restaurant of the Month: The Seven Hills in Istanbul

Welcome to our first edition of “Restaurant of the Month,” where we spotlight extraordinary dining experiences from our travels. This exciting new feature aims to inspire your next culinary adventure, offering suggestions and insights to enhance your wanderlust. While we often explore the vibrant restaurant scene in Switzerland, our journey sometimes takes us further afield.

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5 Secret Hiking Trails in Switzerland: Beyond the Tourist Maps

Have you ever hiked to a breathtaking viewpoint, only to find yourself sharing the moment with what feels like half of Instagram? We’ve all been there, that frustrated feeling when your peaceful mountain escape turns into a social gathering at 2,000 meters above sea level.But here’s the good news: Switzerland still guards its secrets well.

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An Interrail Winter Adventure Through Europe

Last December, my girlfriend Nicole, a first-time visitor to Switzerland, and I embarked on a three-week European adventure armed with an Interrail/Eurail pass. Eager to share the captivating magic of winter in Europe, I planned our itinerary. Traditional swiss dishes in Basel and freezing cold weather in Germany Our journey began in Switzerland, my home

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