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 […]
Around Switzerland in 80 Maps by Diccon Bewes – Next Living in Nyon Event
Next Living in Nyon event – Tuesday 10th November at 19:30 Diccon Bewes presents his new book – Around Switzerland in 80 Maps! A map can be decorative or informative, or both, and can reveal geography or history, or both. In fact, it is the perfect pictorial way to explain and entertain. And this collection is no exception. […]
Book Launch and Reading in Nyon – “Slow Train to Switzerland” – November 25 – Reserve now!
Living in Nyon and OffThe Shelf English Book Shop are delighted to announce the book launch (the first in Switzerland!) and reading of Slow Train to Switzerland – One Tour, Two Trips, 150 Years and a World of Change Apart by Travel Writer Diccon Bewes (Author of Swiss Watching/ Le Suissologue) On the occasion of the 150th anniversary […]
Big Expat fair in Lausanne on Sunday 4th Nov. French/ English conversation exchange wanted
In just over a week’s time it’s the Léman Expat Fair! This event will take place in Lausanne from 11:00-17:00 on Sunday 4th November. This fair, now in its 6th year is where expats and members of the public can go to find around 140 business, services, clubs and groups all under one roof. All […]
Author of Swiss Watching gives great review of “Living along Lac Léman”/ Results of BSCC awards
Photo above, the “Rue des Belles Filles”- The Street of Beautiful girls” (who wouldn’t want to live here?) from the article “Being Streetwise in Switzerland” from “Living along Lac Léman”. Diccon Bewes, the author of “Swiss Watching” ( Best Book of 2010 -Financial Times) and travel writer (Lonely Planet and Holiday Which) has just reviewed “Living along Lac Léman” , […]