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Switzerland's weekend mountain ritual

Why do the Swiss regularly abandon foggy cities for the mountains? That’s the question we get into in this episode. Beyond this beloved autumn and winter weekend pastime, we take a look at your messages, our latest poll results, Swiss bytes, and we even pack in a fresh “Learning Swiss German” segment.

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Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Listener messages

• How to find a job in Switzerland as an expat
• Find us on Instagram (Swiss and Chips, Jo, Simon) or Bluesky Jo and Simon

07:54 - Why do Swiss locals go to the mountains when the weather is gray

• Apfelfunk (a Swiss and German podcast about Apple)

13:15 - Listener poll: For how long would you travel to see the sun?

15:32 - Swiss bytes:

• Swiss Podcast Network
• Swiss Podcasts in English from Swissinfo

17:20 - Learning Swiss German: “Rumpelsurig”

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What acceptance looks like amongst the Swiss

Moving to Switzerland as an expat is definitely challenging and it can feel hard to be accepted. But what does being accepted really mean anyway? In this very personal episode, Jo talks about what fitting in means to her and we discuss integration from a very Swiss perspective, including their ongoing interest in expats.

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

00:00 - Intro

01:32 - Listener Feedback

• The Ministry for the Future

09:01 - Do you feel accepted as an expat in Switzerland?

19:13 - Swiss bytes: Expat Series

• Part 1 (the recruiting)
• Part 2 (two portraits)
• Part 3 (finding a place to stay)
• Part 4 (the integration)

20:40 - Learning Swiss German: Glüschtelä

24:43 - Listener poll: Which is your favourite season of the year

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In this episode of Swiss and Chips - Your British Guide to Switzerland, it's all about our listeners’ voices. We asked what annoys you about Switzerland or what you would change, and you replied!

From the pain of exchange rates to supermarket stress (again), Mexican food and laundry room drama (again). Also, don’t forget to vote in our listener poll.

Feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Drop us a line to hello@swissandchips.com!

Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Listener Feedback

• Muottas Muragl funicular

05:32 - The one thing to change in Switzerland

11:35 - Swiss bytes: Do you feel accepted as a non-EU immigrant?

13:46 - Learning Swiss German: Gutsch

18:07 - Listener poll: Do you feel accepted as an immigrant in Switzerland?

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