Years ago, I started writing about moving to Switzerland. My articles were surprisingly wildly popular, not just with the local expat community but with people back home who were interested in experiencing such a dramatic change in life vicariously from the comfort of their cozy homes. Twelve years went by in the blink of… Continue reading Becoming Swiss
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." — Mister Rogers Again. The feeling of anxious dread mixed with a horrible need to know. It starts with a message from someone… Continue reading After Paris, Look for the Helpers
There’s no snow this year. In fact, it’s expected to be 10 degrees and sunny this afternoon. The great thing about Switzerland though, is that looking out my window I see the Alps across the lake and their peaks are snow-covered – it’s magical and very Christmassy despite the warm weather down here. I have,… Continue reading A Canadian-Danish Christmas in Switzerland
Nicole Scobie 