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Life in Switzerland
Autumn in 🍂 Switzerland, the season of chestnuts. Sounds and smells of autumn weather echoing in the valley.
🏔️ on a sunny autumn morning to pick up chestnuts Autumn in Switzerland is quiet and rich. And the season is symbolized by chestnuts (Chateigne). This morning the valley was clear and sunny, and we went to a hill lined with chestnut trees owned by a friend of mine to do our annual chestnut picking. Amidst the golden leaves dancing in the morning light, chestnut ig... -
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Advice on what to wear when traveling in Switzerland|Some mountains already have snow. Don't forget your down jacket and warm clothes!
It has already snowed in the mountains where I live (over 1800M altitude). It is 3-4 degrees Celsius in the mornings these days, and only about 10 degrees Celsius during the daytime, making it cold like winter all at once. I have lived in Switzerland for more than 10 years, but I feel again that the weather in the mountains is really changeable. If you are planning a trip to Switzerland in the near future... -
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Autumn Appetite and Swiss Vineyard Experience - Vendanges (Grape Harvest)
Autumn is the season of appetite. Chestnuts, mushrooms, apples, pumpkins, etc... In Japan, too, the season is full of delicious foods that add color to the dining table. In Switzerland, where I live, you can also enjoy the unique flavors of this season. Wine in Switzerland? Actually, it is very familiar... -
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Recommended Ski Resorts in Switzerland
Zermatt, Verbier, Villars-Gryon-Diablerets Zermatt (Zermatt) World-famous resort with a view of the Matterhorn. The gondola takes you to the glacier area at 3,883 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy stable snow conditions from early winter to early spring. Attractive points The highest view in the world: the Matterhorn... -
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Chaplin World" in Vevey, Switzerland
The temperature this morning was 4 degrees Celsius. The mountains above 2000m are covered with snow and the trains I use are already heated. I feel the season changing from fall to winter. So, I would like to introduce "Chaplin's World," which can be enjoyed regardless of the weather! In the town of Vvei on the shores of Lake Geneva... -
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Swiss Golf Attractions and Recommended Courses
Sightseeing and dining are not the only attractions of a trip to Switzerland. Sporting experiences in the natural environment will enrich your adult travel experience. Golf Club Villars 14H mountain view from Golf-Club Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club (Golf-Club Crans-sur-Sierre) Crans Mon... -
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A must-see guide to skiing in Switzerland
Ski resorts in Switzerland Hello 😃 My name is Noriko. I have been working as a ski instructor in Switzerland and Japan for more than 20 years and have experienced many ski resorts through training, work and vacation. The scale and culture of Swiss ski resorts are different from those in Japan, and for first time visitors, it is... -
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Differences between English and Japanese
Hello. The Swiss mountains are in need of jackets in the mornings and evenings. A thought occurred to me from an exchange at breakfast this morning. When I cut a banana in half and showed it to the other person, I: "Did you see it?" The other person: "I saw it. But in English... "Did y... -
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What is Kambly, a long-established Swiss cookie maker? Sightseeing and Souvenirs
Kambly, the national pastry brand, is a must-know on your trip to Switzerland. Founded in 1910 in Trub, a small village in the Emmentaler region of Switzerland, Kambly has been making cookies under family management for over 100 years. Kambly's characteristics ... -
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For travelers.
Switzerland is now in the season of pleasant autumn breezes. In my area, where I live at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level, I can see white breath when I step outside in the morning. The temperature is around 8 degrees Celsius, and it gets much colder in the mornings and evenings. What I find different from Japan is this difference in temperature. Yesterday I was able to spend my days in short sleeves, but the next day...