Motorbike thread: Looking for Blue Away and Simichrome
or their alternatives..... One cleans colouring from metal and the other polishes it. Switzerland or Italy for a source would be good. Mail order too.......
View ArticleDriving from UK to Basel......
Can anyone give some guidance on the best route to travel to Basel by car, we are driving from the UK late afternoon and plan to stay over one night enroute to split the journey any suggestions...
View ArticleWork permit for a non-EU spouse of an EU L-permit holder
Hey, I am an EU citizen and my wife holds a non-EU passport. Recently I have been offered a contracting position in Zurich that is pretty well paid (at least for my standards ;) and we are considering...
View ArticleStyrofoam cooler?
Hello! Does anyone know of a place where I could buy a styrofoam cooler (like to keep food cool when outside)? I have looked several places and can't find one! I know styrofoam is the worst, but it...
View ArticleSailing on lac Leman, anyone?
Now that the summer weather is finally more reliable :sunny: some friends and I are looking to get together with other like-minded people to rent a sailboat on the weekend and enjoy the lac Leman as it...
View ArticleSwiss Fitness Regime
Ok this isn't really a complaint but 6 weeks in and a few times to the lake I'm now getting a bit annoyed at how fit this country is! Europe has a reputation in general for being thin I think mostly...
View ArticleShort Term - Charming Furnished 5.5 Rooms House With a Garden in Horgen
Fantastic for short term leasing of minimum 1 week is our charming furnished 5.5 rooms house 120 sqm featuring: - fully functioning kitchen - 100 sqm garden with lake view (BBQ grill included) - 4...
View ArticleHow long for household goods to clear customs?
Just curious. I know timing can vary... but I'm not sure what to expect! Our things were supposed to arrive in Hamburg today. :)
View Article2 months, 13 days......
.......until we are amongst you lovely people. I have "can't wait" days and I have "dread" days, but mostly can't wait!! There's been so much umming and aahhing, chicken and egg situations, and as a...
View ArticleFS: mountain bike - Canyon Nerve XC
For sale Canyon Nerve XC full suspension mountainbike, a very capable bike for a beginner. Size Large, 20" seat tube (I'm 184cm, will suit someone like 179-187cm), 115mm rear suspension, 100mm front...
View ArticleOpening hours audiologists
Dear all, For regular checks and tweaking of my hearing aid, I am limited by the opening hours of my provider Neuroth. It seems like all of their audiologists are open from Mo - Fr, 8.30 - 12.00 and...
View ArticleAnyone going from Switzerland to Gibraltar next Monday the 15th July 2013?
Hi guys I am planning to go to Gibraltar or a city near it in Spain on Monday 15th July. I wanted to know if anyone driving there on Monday ? I am happy to pay for the patrol or any other charges. I am...
View ArticleHow to become a teacher, already have a BA
Hi all, Google hasnt been so helpful, so I came here. I'm looking into getting a teaching degree. I already have a BA in English and I minored in Education. So how do I now get a teaching degree? I...
View ArticleExtended sick leave and travel
My daughter has been working in a Swiss employer doing heavy domestic work for 10 months but has just been hit with post-mononucleosis/glandular fever fatigue and swollen spleen, confirmed by her...
View ArticleIs DAB dead?
Just curious if anyone else here listens to DAB radio? It used to work perfectly but hasn't worked at all for months. We also remember my husband's parents commenting that their radio isn't working...
View ArticleCan i order Skincare from us? illegal or not please help
I Have a little prop with my face now and i saw a product name proactive its cost me 2-3 time more from the us site same product so i were searching in ebay and got a jumbo package for half price and...
View ArticleNew to Lörrach Area! (Basel)
Hey, I'm a canadian engineering student doing a Prakikant in Germany. I've been here since April and would love to meet up with some fellow english speakers. I'm a big sports fan and love music! Matt
View ArticleClub Coordinator - American Club of Zurich
Are you looking for part-time employment (approx. 40 hours/mo.)? The Club Coordinator role is a paid administrative position of the American Club of Zurich (ACZ). Since the Club is a not-for-profit...
View ArticleMost economical way to have a car for 1 year in Switz: long-term rental or...
Hello! We'll be living in Villars sur Ollon for a year, from this July to next July. What's the best way to get a car? Long-term rental? Buy a used car and resell it? Thanks!
View ArticleEnglish to German Translation
I have a few documents that I need translated from English into German. They don't need to be official, anyone have any suggestions for a somewhat affordable translation service? Cheers Ben
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