French or Danish speaking babysitter in Zurich
Hi, Do you speak French or Danish do you know anyone who does, a nanny or responsible young adult? Would you have some spare time to look after a 6 year old boy after school, or even collect from...
View ArticleToaster, Kohn Rikon Cooker, Frying Pan in Zurich
Hi, I am moving out and the following items are for sale. All the below items purchased in last week of Feb 2014. Very less used. 1. Fust Primoteq T342 - Toaster - CHF 15...
View ArticleStuff to do in/around Trieste?
I have an opportunity to tag along on a business trip to Trieste, Italy with OH later this year. Reviewing Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor, it seems there are some things to do but not a ton. Sounds like...
View ArticleClueless about buying a used family car - help!
Hi, We'll go looking for our very first car next week in one of those big second hand car dealerships and I'm trying to prepare. The shoppers: Family of 3 (4 in August). We're unlikely to drive in snow...
View ArticleZVV Zone 110 (Zurich Zone 10) Transferrable Pass
Hi, Zurich - ZVV Zone 110 - transferrable pass available from 01.05.2014 - Valid till 15.05.2014. Anyone can use it. Valid for 15 days - CHF 40 (Monthly pass is CHF 91). Can be collected on 30thApr or...
View Article4000 rent for house in Baselland - too much?
Hi, We're planning to move to Basel with our 3 children (3,6,9) some time in June. Kids speak German and will be going to local school. We visited the area last week in the hope of finding a house/flat...
View ArticleUpright Freezer, Luzern Area
Looking for an upright freezer in the Luzern area. We will be moving to the area in mid-May. Also, if you have one and can recommend a place to rent a moving van I would appreciate it.
View ArticleTranslation help - is this usual for Nebenkosten?
I have received the contract for an apartment I applied to and one of the 'Weitere Nebenkosten' has really got me stumped. "Der Mieter verpflichtet sich, bei einem allfälligen Auszug dem Vermieter eine...
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Wardrobe, desk, & Bedside tables on offer
I still have a few items in my storage to divest of: 1) 3 black lacquered wood nested bedside tables, metal legs. CHF 10 for the set. 2) Retro solid wood desk with lots of drawers, work areas, already...
View ArticleTranslation help - is this usual for Nebenkosten?
I have received the contract for an apartment I applied to and one of the 'Weitere Nebenkosten' has really got me stumped. "Der Mieter verpflichtet sich, bei einem allfälligen Auszug dem Vermieter eine...
View ArticleHolidays in Istanbul
Hey Guys, Me and my partner travel to Istanbul over Auffahrt/Pfingsten and it'll be our first time there. Has anyone got any recommendations as to where to stay? To get a hotel or apartment? What to...
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Unfortunate brand names [May contain traces of photos NSFW]
Sometimes, great marketing ideas just don't translate well. I spotted this tasty treat for dogs in my local pet shop. Do you have any other examples of unfortunate brand names in Switzerland? Attached...
View Articleit seems that the both railway lines Bern-Fribourg and Bern-Thun are blocked...
One because of malfunction of the line, The other is due to accident involving person.
View ArticleOther Way Round; DIVVS and DIVVA Pronunciation native speakers?
Hello How would a native speaker (us-english) pronounce the following two terms/phantasy name for a brand spontaneous? Divvs (2 times a v not a w) Divva my deliberations and am not a native speaker at...
View ArticleFired while sick - lawyer advice
Briefly, a friend of mine (who's asked me to post here) ended up getting a doctors note recommending she take time off work as a result of bullying/mobbing in the workplace. While off (under a month, I...
View ArticleLeave entitlement after Maternity
Hi, I was just wondering does anybody know if there are any entitlements in Switzerland (Geneva) to a period of unpaid leave after maternity? For example, that a woman can take 6 months unpaid leave...
View ArticleGetting from Ikea Dietlikon to Zurich
Hi, Sorry if there is a post on this already, but if you search Ikea you get hundreds of posts for things on sale. Wondering whats the best way to transport items from Ikea. Apparently you can rent a...
View ArticleDrycleaners ruined my favourite coat
Hi everyone! I had my favorite coat dry cleaned last week and it came back totally ruined. It's a 100% cashmere coat and they had cleaned+ironed it wrong and now it looks like worn-out fleece. Also a...
View ArticleCivil Wedding Dress tips!
Hello A friend of mine will have her civil wedding in 2 months and we're scanning places to find a nice and simple dress for the occasion. Any tips for shops in Zurich city or online shops that we...
View ArticleCar insurance - france for switzerland???
Hello all, I am having a lot of trouble finding the information to clarify this as I do not understand insurance here in europe at all.. I am an EU citizen and I am living in switzerland - very close...
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