Next Wednesday 15th March it’s “Unplugged Kids Day”. This initiative is to encourage kids (and their parents!) to disconnect from their screens for one day and to enjoy some time outdoors. One of the ways parents and children can participate is by heading off to the nature reserve and zoo La Garenne in the village […]
Volunteering opportunities in the Nyon and Geneva region – March podcast now out
The Living in the Know podcast for March 2017 is now out. This podcast is a collaboration between Know-it-all-passport and Living in Nyon and this month Lisa and Catherine discuss volunteering opportunities in the region. They explain how volunteering is a great way to meet new people if you have just arrived in Switzerland, and highlight how helpful […]
From Raising Global Kids to Best nightlife spots in Geneva – A selection of articles
Here is a selection of local and national articles recently published on Swiss news/information sites. Photo above – C. Nelson-Pollard. The vineyards around the village of Chexbres near Vevey From La Côte newspaper – 9th February 2017 100,000 visitors to the Zoo de la Garenne Since the Zoo de la Garenne re-opened its doors last year […]
Carnival Time! plus info on new French law regarding children under 18
The February Living in the Know 2017 podcast is now out. On this podcast, Lisa explains the new French law that came into force on January 15th 2017 regarding minors (children under 18) travelling without their parents. Catherine recounts the carnival season and suggests some carnivals to visit and what to expect. Lisa also teaches […]
November Podcast now out – Health insurance questions and French expressions
How do you say “I am under the weather” or “I’m not feeling great” in French? Tune in to November’s Living in the Know podcast to find out. Also on this month’s podcast you can find out more about Swiss health insurance. What is complementary insurance? How can ASCA help you? Did you know there was […]