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grahamtritt

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New Zealander expat in Switzerland

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New Zealander

Lives in Bern

Speaks English, German, French, Italian, Maori

Registration: 22 July 2009

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last year
martinaleavy

Looking for English speaking friends by martinaleavy

My husband (Irish) and I moved from Geneva to Estavayer le Lac and we would like to know if there are some anglophones in the area. We are in our 50s, we are members in the Golf Payern, we like biking, hiking and swimming in the lake. It would be ...

grahamtritt

@martinaleavy I have an English friend who golfs in Payerne. Lots of expats in Berne. ANd I think Vevey. Read More

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7 years ago
Manolok

I have the Swiss passport but can't find a job. Please advice! by Manolok

A brief intro: My father is from Biel/Bienne and he came to Peru in 1975. He met my mother (Peruvian) and I was born in 1983 (34 y/o now). He decided to live and work here and we traveled to Switzerland every couple years to visit the Swiss-side ...

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Join a co-working space, join teams for creating apps. People with all softs of experience are needed and valued. Check out https://www.coworker.com/peru and all the information on http://www.theworkshop.com.pe/ for instance. In Switzerland there ... Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living in Switzerland - 2017 by Priscilla

Hello, Before moving to Switzerland, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...

grahamtritt

These two web sites fo city by city comparisons and also country comparisons. https://www.numbeo.com/ https://www.expatistan.com Read More

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8 years ago
amber1609

Marrying a Tunisian man living in Zurich.. what should i expect? by amber1609

Hi there, i am a born muslim living in a Westernised non-muslim country. after a couple of years studying in the Arab world, i am now working in a muslim organisation dealing with mainly Islamic-related public enquiries. i have always been ...

grahamtritt

Yesterday and today there are a lot of reports on radio SRF1 (in German) about binational couples. You can see them and probably listen to a lot of podcasts here: ... Read More

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8 years ago
felionazurich

About setting up a Vietnamese fusion restaurant by felionazurich

Hello, I would like to ask for advice and any experience about setting up a Vietnamese Fusion Restaurant in Zurich Switzerland? Thank you very much Dieu

grahamtritt

For six months or so there was a very successful Pop-Up Vietnamese restaurant in Berne. See http://brotherfrank.ch/wordpress/ . I estimate the setup cost Fr 10000 for fun and low-cost decor, I don't know about the kitchen equipment or the usual ... Read More

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8 years ago
amber1609

Marrying a Tunisian man living in Zurich.. what should i expect? by amber1609

Hi there, i am a born muslim living in a Westernised non-muslim country. after a couple of years studying in the Arab world, i am now working in a muslim organisation dealing with mainly Islamic-related public enquiries. i have always been ...

grahamtritt

Mixed-culture marriages have a hard enough time even when both partners are Caucasian Christians! The reason being cultural differences, many of which surface after the flames have cooled. (Social ways, different values, outside pressures, etc. etc. ... Read More

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8 years ago
Lea-Ann

Looking for a job or to study in Switzerland by Lea-Ann

Hello, I am fairly new to Expats.com. I am South African, in my mid-30's and I wish to relocate to Switzerland. There have been many challenges in trying to get employment in the country. It appears that companies don't want to deal with ...

grahamtritt

Where you go depends on whether you speak or want to learn French, Italian or German. Since "high German" for universities is not "Swiss German" for the street, it is doubly difficult. So check out the other areas. I know many ... Read More

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8 years ago
Angel0

4000 CHF/month for 2 people: thoughts please? by Angel0

Hello everybody! Let me introduce myself. I'm a brazilian Mathematician interested in Computational Neurodynamics. My wife's a Russian sociologist. I'll start my Ph.D in the EPFL and get a scholarship of (about) 4000 CFH/month. Is that ...

grahamtritt

Yes it will be hard. You can live in the countryside cheaper than the city, but add travel costs. Better to share a flat with others, then you can learn a lot from them. See www.wg.ch Since your wife is not E.U., she may not get a working permit ... Read More

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9 years ago
Jocelynceline

I want to meet filipina in Switzerland by Jocelynceline

How I meet a filipina in Switzerland? Im Jocelyn from Philippines living in Brugg.

grahamtritt

Organsation samahang www.samahang.ch ; Roman catholic churches e.g. Berne at Bruder Klaus Read More

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9 years ago
coppens1718

how I can go about getting a work permit? by coppens1718

Hello, I recently arrived to Geneva from the United States-Wisconsin to live with my boyfriend who I met while traveling in South America. I am hoping to find work and learn french here in Geneva during the next year. I have a question, does anyone ...

grahamtritt

A work permit for USA and other third-world citizens like me (NZ) is difficult - you need qualifications and experience enough to persuade a company and the canton that they need you and cant find anyone else in Switzerland or Europe. Much like the ... Read More

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9 years ago
evans_winda20

Looking for pinoys in Thun Switzerland :) by evans_winda20

Hi, Just reach thun switzerland. Looking for filipino here, Feel free to message me.Looking forward to meet you guys.

grahamtritt

You saw the older message from Filipino mom: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=267541 Read More

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9 years ago
evans_winda20

Looking for pinoys in Thun Switzerland :) by evans_winda20

Hi, Just reach thun switzerland. Looking for filipino here, Feel free to message me.Looking forward to meet you guys.

grahamtritt

Come to Berne to the English mass on Sunday morning at Bruder Klaus church, Ostring 1, Burgernziel, there are quite a few Filipino members. Or join the organisation Samahang, or the International Club of Berne. Read More

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9 years ago
joanne432

International Woman Group by joanne432

Hi all I would like to start a International Womans Group, where activities and get togethers are hosted every Month. From 18 onwards no Age restrictions and i will be glad for anyone that join the Group. If you would like to join drop me a line ...

grahamtritt

You mean a club like www.ziwc.ch for Zurich? Read More

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9 years ago
maguy14

after one year of marriage no visa by maguy14

I am married to Swiss since June 14th, 2015. My husband is 64-year-old and I of 41. We got married after he(it) arrived 3 times to Cameroon. He(it) crossed(spent) at first one week, then 2 and after 3 months with me. We refused me the visa under the ...

grahamtritt

Hi, the Swiss government is very careful with such cases. Have a look at these sites. http://www.binational.ch/en/ http://www.ig-binational.ch/seiten/home.html (only German and French) Read More

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11 years ago
Jmlovepink

Looking for some Filipino Mom out there like me!! by Jmlovepink

Hello everyone I would like to meet some Filipino mom especially living here in Bern. But other nationality is also okay :) just message me and I will contact you back. Thank you and have a nice day!

grahamtritt

Hi, I think there are hundreds, if not thousands of filipinos in Berne. Visit the catholic masses in English at Bruder Klaus, join samahang, or see http://www.philembassyberne.ch/ for more information. Graham Read More