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Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Become Fluent in French

The best English student I had in France had never traveled outside of France. He had never even visited the capital city, Paris. Yet his spoken English sounded like he had grown up in Ohio. How was this possible?...
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Spring in Geneva: The best spots to wake up and smell the flowers

Cherry blossoms are short-lived, reminding us to cherish the present moment, and life while we have it. While I dream of traveling to Japan to see blossoming sakura one day, for now I enjoy seeing nature’s wonders closer to home. ...
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Montreux Jazz Festival 101: A Guide to Music, Magic, and ‘Smoke on the Water’

Quincy Jones once called the Montreux Jazz Festival the Rolls Royce of festivals. A place where great artists go once they’ve reached a certain level of success....
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10 Unforgettable Day Trips from Geneva

A change in landscape—or even language—is never far away. Switzerland has four national languages, and within just an hour or two from Geneva, you can find yourself wandering through medieval châteaux, exploring UNESCO-listed vineyards, or standing among the remnants of the Roman Empire....
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Celebrating Swiss National Day in France

August 7, 2024

“C’est le premier août ! Le bar est ouvert !” It was 10:30 a.m. and we were boarding a steamboat to celebrate Switzerland’s 733rd birthday in neighboring France. We herded like cattle amongst elderly Swiss German and French speaking tourists,...

Bonjour, je m'appelle Laura et je vous souhaite la bienvenue à Swiss Serendipity. Originally from Iowa (USA), I began this blog in 2024 to write and photograph life abroad in Switzerland. Through snapshots from my camera roll and scribbles from napkins and notebooks, Swiss Serendipity strives to uncover hidden treasures, art, and culture for curious readers and seekers of unique experiences. Most importantly, Swiss Serendipity aims to illustrate how traveling and a life abroad can be accessible to anyone, anywhere. For as they say, when there is a will, there is a surely a way.

Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Become Fluent in French

Spring in Geneva: The best spots to wake up and smell the flowers

Montreux Jazz Festival 101: A Guide to Music, Magic, and ‘Smoke on the Water’

10 Unforgettable Day Trips from Geneva

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