Lily Töngi-Andrews

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Switzerland explained

The Swiss regional stereotypes you need to know

Are people from Zürich really loud and proud and those who live in Zug all loaded with money? Lily Töngi-Andrews takes a look at the Swiss regional stereotypes and whether there's any truth to them.

Discover Switzerland

COMPARE: What is the best season to visit Switzerland?

To visit or not to visit Switzerland isn’t the question to ask, but when you should see the country. Writer Lily Töngi-Andrews brings the highlights and how to best enjoy each month.

Cost of living

Brockis: What you need to know about shopping second-hand in Switzerland

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, Switzerland has a thriving second-hand shopping culture. Here's what to know about thrift stores - known as 'Brockis' - and where to find them.

German language

Reader question: Is it better to learn Hochdeutsch or Swiss German?

If you live in a German-speaking part of Switzerland you will likely consider learning the language. But should you start with standard German (Hochdeutsch) or a form of Swiss German?

German language

Swiss German vs Hochdeutsch: What are the key differences?

People in German-speaking Switzerland use Hochdeutsch (standard German) - but there is also a huge variety of Swiss German dialects. We spoke to experts to explore the differences between the languages.

Switzerland explained

'Grabesruhe': What are Switzerland's strict rules around burials?

Switzerland, as you might expect, has strict rules regarding laying people to rest. They can vary depending on the canton, but Lily Töngi-Andrews explains why people shouldn't expect to rest in eternal peace in Switzerland.