St-Cergue Tourist Office is offering a “Fondue and Snowshoe walk” at just CHF 35 per person. The price includes rental of snowshoes and sticks, a map with recommended walking routes followed by a fondue in a partner restaurant in St-Cergue (see list below). For further info and to reserve the offer, contact the tourism office in St-Cergue. 022 360 13 […]
Nicola Mackley – Training people to improve their English at Work
In our series of interviews with expatriates who live in the Nyon area, here is an article with Nicola Mackley. Nicola helps non-native English speakers in business situations. Read on to find out why Nicola loves living in Nyon and the cultural differences that she discovered between living in Switzerland and in the U.K. Photo […]
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 […]
CHF 32 for an overnight stay in Nyon – Nyon’s new hostel opens in February
Nyon’s new hostel was officially inaugurated on 23rd January and will be open to the public from February 2017. The hostel has a capacity of 128 beds comprising of 6 bed dormitories with WC and sinks (and showers on each floor), a ground floor room with disabled access, single rooms, double rooms with WC and shower and a […]
First Aid Courses for Children and Adults in English
There are two First Aid Courses coming up over the next couple of months, both with instruction in English. The first on January 28 is on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Babies, Children and Adults and will run from 09:30 – 13:30 and the second, First Aid for Children & Adults will be held on February 4th, also from 09:30 – 13:30. […]