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A Californian writer traveling the world

Paige Baschuk is an award-winning writer and aspiring novelist.

My favorite Places

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary

Burgundy, France

Hvar, Croatia

Grindelwald, Switzerland

Koh Samui, Thailand

Istanbul, Turkey

Marrakech, Morocco

Paros, Greece

Piedmont, Italy

Prague, Czech Republic

Treasure Beach, Jamaica

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Tag: switzerland

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Hop Suisse! Hopp Schwiiz! Forza Svizzera!

…or Happy Swiss National Day from Geneva! August 1 marks the anniversary of when the Swiss Federal Charter was signed … Continue reading Hop Suisse! Hopp Schwiiz! Forza Svizzera!

Quintessential Switzerland: Grindelwald
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Quintessential Switzerland: Grindelwald

  Three years ago today my husband and I got on a plane to begin a new life Switzerland. An … Continue reading Quintessential Switzerland: Grindelwald

The importance of the unexpected
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The importance of the unexpected

  While reading a New York Times article this weekend on “How to Bring your vacation home with you,” one … Continue reading The importance of the unexpected

On how to win an argument in Switzerland
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On how to win an argument in Switzerland

  While waiting in line at the bakery this weekend I witnessed one of the rarest creatures in this country: … Continue reading On how to win an argument in Switzerland

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What it’s like living in the world’s ‘best country’

US News & World Report ranked Switzerland this week the “best country in the world” on its annual Best Countries report. The … Continue reading What it’s like living in the world’s ‘best country’

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Why I’ll never become a Swiss citizen

After a few months of living in Switzerland, I quickly came to the realization that I’ll never obtain that coveted … Continue reading Why I’ll never become a Swiss citizen

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On tracing my Swiss roots

Have I ever mentioned that I am Swiss? Not in the passport carrying way, but in the way that Americans brag … Continue reading On tracing my Swiss roots

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One Weekend in Zermatt

We made a pact in January to see more places in Switzerland, but after our two-year Swissiversary came and went we realized … Continue reading One Weekend in Zermatt

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On the differences between Switzerland and the U.S.

I came across an interview of a Swiss woman traveling in New York City and just had to share since it … Continue reading On the differences between Switzerland and the U.S.

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On two years in Switzerland

This week we’re celebrating two years living in Switzerland and I’m surprised how emotionally-wrought this anniversary has been. We’re experiencing … Continue reading On two years in Switzerland

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