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Contents

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Free Places to Visit in Zurich

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Fun Times at FLIP LAB

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Experience the Quest at Boda Borg

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Mission: Escape

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Be a Detective for One Day With SeekCity

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5+1 Reasons to Visit Lugano

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Busted! 5 Myths on Being Self-Employed in Switzerland

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7 Ideas for Small Business That Will Work in 2021

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Tax: Did You Know That…

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6 Ways to Create the Optimal Home Office

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How to Stay Healthy As an Expat

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Simple Recipes for a Healthy Breakfast

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Homemade Food

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NYERS Raw Vegan Cakes

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It’s Time to Tea!

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Tree of Life Guru

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Shine Your Light withKim!

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What is Stråla Yoga?

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10 Swiss German Phrases You Should Know

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Oh, Those Russians!

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How to Make the Best Impression on Your First Date

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Our Upcoming Events (June – October)

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Do You Like to Hike?

Hello dear friends!

I am Julia, the publisher of “In Zurich”.

After coming to Switzerland I’ve noticed that many expats are missing quality social life. Aiming to change this, I’ve created a Facebook group “Good Friends in Zurich”. It expanded rapidly, and soon Meetup group “Good Meetups is Zurich” was born. Thus, from a hobby activist I’ve turned into a fulltime expat events planner.

My goal is to bring people together via unforgettable, exclusive experiences. To complete my concept I started this magazine. It will inform you about what is going on in Zurich and in our communities.

We have a lot of partners, and many of them you will get to know through this magazine.

If you want to co-host an event, contact our team of enthusiasts and propose your idea.

Everybody is welcome to join us. Visit one of our upcoming events and find your new good friends!

See you soon!

Cover Image: Zurich Tourismus | zuerich.com Publisher/Editor: Julia Peters | Design: Oleh Yusupov Magazine is distributed free of charge | Printed in Europe For all enquiries contact us at gfiz.events@gmail.com

Photo © Serge Pfändler

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City of Zurich

Free Places to Museums

Landesmuseum (National Museum) The entry ticket costs CHF 10.00, yet the Simply Zurich permanent exhibition is FREE. In the third room of the exhibit, you can witness Zurich and its surroundings as never before. Four short movies will let you experience unconventional and behind-thescenes angles of this extraordinary city. The astounding permanent collection gives a thorough glimpse into Switzerland’s origin as a country, with its remarkable, sometimes surprising past and innovative present.

Samantha ’s Tip: The National Museum has one of the best gift shops for quality Swiss souvenirs.

Curiosity: Google Maps demonstrate us how the shape of the original building resembles a capital G of the 19th century font. The architect Gustav Gull left his initial in Zurich’s landscape for eternity.

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Kunsthaus (Art Museum) On Wednesdays, the Kunsthaus opens its doors to the permanent collection for FREE. Children under 17 years can always see the temporary collections at no cost. For art lovers and enthusiasts alike, this museum is a treasure trove. It has a remarkable and substantial collection ranging from old masters to modern impressionists.

Curiosity: The Kunsthouse, founded in the late 18th century, was started by a group of artists and art lovers as a collection of donated works. They called it a painting book.

Images © pixabay.com, © Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, © Kunsthaus Zurich, © zuerich.com, © stadt-zuerich.ch, © opernhaus.ch, © moneymuseum.com, © Samantha Aeschbach

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Museums of the University of Zurich UZH museums entertain people of all ages with an impressive array of cultural artifacts and knowledge. Among them are: • Ethnographic Museum (situated in Old Botanical Garden) • focusTerra – Museum of Earth Sciences (its definite highlight is the earthquake simulator) • Zoological Museum (taxidermised animals aplenty) • Archeological Collection (mummies anyone?)

• Paleontological Museum (fossilised 230-millionyears-old marine reptiles) • Anthropological Institute and Museum (bones & sculls galore) Some of these museums are conveniently located on the University and ETH premises and in the city center.

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Money Museum This museum is a real hidden gem! The entrance is FREE, as is the tour around the premises. Call in advance to book a tour and inquire if there are any in English, as they usually are in German.

Bibliophiles will undoubtedly let out a high-pitched scream when the lovely curator tells them that they can touch all ancient books.

Moreover, the temporary exhibitions with state-of-the-art digital galleries explore interesting philosophical and existential themes.

Samantha’s Tip: Combine your visit to this museum with an excursion to the Rigiblick vantage point (the cost of the cable car is included in your public transportation ticket).

Graphische Sammlung ETH Zurich This museum displays a monumental gathering of 160 000 prints and drawings. Its collection is one of the biggest in Switzerland. A true cornucopia for the graphic design and art lovers alike! Visitors will travel as far back as the 15th century while visiting one of the yearly exhibits. For dates and opening times, check out museum’s website.

Art Gallery Helmhaus This exhibition space is located just below the Grossmünster in the heart of Zurich’s old town. The Helmhaus showcases Swiss contemporary art that ebbs and flows through all kinds of artistic media.

Samantha’s Tip: Even if you have absolutely no inclination for contemporary art, why not sneak in anyway and take some fantastic pictures over the Limmat river and the spectacular old townscape.

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City of Zurich

Churches Grossmünster

St. Peter Church

The cradle of the religious reformation in the 16th century holds surprising contemporary stained glass windows from Sigmar Polke and the colourful choral windows of Augusto Giacometti.

The oldest parish church of Zurich is a peaceful and harmonious place of worship. The clock on the tower gives time since the late 13th century. It is the largest one in Europe, with a remarkable diameter of 8.7 m (28.50 ft). Looking at the tower, just above the clock, you will notice four small windows on each side: the city’s fire warden lodged here from 1340 up till 1911.

Both entries to the church and to the Romanesque crypt are FREE. Despite this place’s modest demeanor and sober mood, a serene atmosphere envelops the visiting guests.

Samantha’s Tip: Crypt! As you walk towards the church’s front, you will notice a set of stairs leading down. Follow them, and you’ll find yourself in the company of a grotesque 600-year-old statue of Charles the Great. Try to catch a concert here, as the acoustics are heavenly.

Samantha’s Tip: Take a moment to rest on the circular bench around the linden tree in front of the stairs leading to the church. According to the legend, this tree transmits tranquility and peace to those who take a minute and enjoy the square beneath its canopy.

Wasserkirche Fraumünster Several scenes of Zurich’s legends and myths adorn the adjacent 100-year-old cloister, which is FREE to visit.

The bronze block in the middle is a monument dedicated to the last Abbess of the Fraumünster, who decided to spare the city a civil war and an unnecessary blood bath.

At the onset of the religious reformation, she surrendered and handed the abbey to the town.

Samantha’s Tip: Marc Chagall’s five stained glass windows will take your breath away and leave you awestruck. At night you can admire the window’s magnificence from outside too.

Curiosity: In case of emergency the windows will be evacuated by a special force commando team.

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It is worth catching the limited opening hours to admire the fabulous Giacometti stained glass windows and discover the execution place of Zurich’s former patron saints Regula & Felix.

Samantha’s Tip: On most Fridays you can attend a FREE concert from 12.30 noon till 1 pm (tips are appreciated).

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Bonus

Opera House Garage Surprisingly, this is another historical site – and a UNESCO World Heritage Site at that! You have to explore the off-the-beaten-path alleys and open doors to discover unimaginable surprises.

Here you will find an archeological window on 5 000 years of history that displays the remains of the stilt houses (pile dwellings) and various artifacts from the Stone Age era. It’s a perfect place to take a bit of a respite from the summer’s heat.

More tips from Samantha: Whenever you fancy a break in your meanderings of the city, enjoy FREE chairs, shade and a fountain on the Opera Square.

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Do you want to know Zurich from its most interesting side?

We are inviting you to our guided city tour with Samantha on the 27th of June.

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

About the contributor: Samantha Aeschbach is a Zurich native, an avid explorer, and a long-time expat herself.

She is genuinely passionate about storytelling’s transformative power. Through insider tips and unique tales, Samantha strives to make her Zurich tours accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. She provides a local experience beyond the usual “must-see” suggestions. thezurichinsider.com

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Entertainment

Fun Times at

FLIP LAB

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e all need to take a break from our regular busy schedules.

How about visiting a trampoline park? Whilst many people see jumping as activity for kids, it is, in fact, very suitable for adults. adult Come to FLIP LAB in Rümlang and see it for yourself Jump Jumping has many health benefits. It offers a low-impact workout with a hig high calorie-burning. FLIP LAB is open all year round, bringing you a cons consistent source of effective training.

If you you’re getting tired of traditional sports, it is time to find an alternative source for friendly competition. FLIP LAB provides a wide variety of activisourc ties. A Among them are Ninja Warrior Trail, Gladiator Duel, Basketball hoops and m many others. Bring a friend and take up the challenge together!

Tram Trampoline jumping is an affordable hobby. Your sessions won’t be interrupted by weather, so that you can exercise as long as you want. inter Whet Whether you are a beginner or a flip professional, 3,000 square meters of FLIP LAB fun and action will leave you satisfied. Let yourself mete break free from daily routine. Our highly trained instructors are always brea there for you, making sure that your Flip Time will be unforgettable!

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trampolin fun for everyone

COME AROUND FOR A JUMP ENJOY OUR TRAMPOLINPARK WITH OVER 120 TRAMPOLINES ON 3000 m2 FLIP LAB Zürich Riedmatt Center // Oberglatterstrasse 35 // 8153 Rümlang // Schweiz +41 44 817 78 00 // www.fliplab.ch

Entertainment

Experience the Quest at

Boda Borg Would you like to be transported into other worlds? Steal a diamond from a museum useu o or go into to a mine e where e e hidden dde dangers lurk far beneath the grounds?

Be a space hero, a farmer, a submarine captain or a pirate? All that – and much more – is possible at Boda Borg!

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e call this Questing: the do-it-yourself version of movies, books, and video games. Gather a team of 3-5 people and move through the real-life experience. You will face a variety of mental and physical challenges at different Boda Borg locations, where success in the first challenge means admission into the next one.

When you enter a Quest, you don’t know what to do, or how much time you have, or how many tasks there may be. The members of your team must figure it out together. In case of failure, you will have to start all over again or choose another Quest. It may take a while, but persistent team will get its reward!

During their visit the players have access to all the Quests.Thus, paying one price you can take as many challenges as you want.

Boda Borg was founded in Sweden in the mid 1990’s.

Now it’s your turn - go out and conquer a Quest!

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Experience adventure, thrill and fun together!

20 different missions with 63 rooms will challenge you. All of them require teamwork and brains, some require also physical skills. All missions are at your disposal and you can hop from any mission to another at any time. Fun for all is guaranteed. Families and friends from 7 to over 70 years.

@Boda Borg Zürich, Riedmatt Center Rümlang, Tel. 044 818 70 00, bodaborg.ch

Entertainment

Mission: Escape 1 Team, 1 Mission, 60 minutes of time...

Do you want to play the game?

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original Escape Rooms:

 Aladdin  Alice in Wonderland  Horror Circus  Count Dracula

 White House Down  Illuminati  Walking Death

Mission: Escape is a very successful entertainment format, which is now coming to Riedmatt Center.

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Mission: Escape rooms are completely themed and full of surprises.

There is no need for any previous knowledge, experience or physical strength.

What really counts are good comprehension, creativity and above all the ability to work in a team.

You can make a booking up to 24 hours in advance through the website. For short-term enquiries call 044 500 28 48.

he principle of an Escape Room is quite simple: a team of 2-6 people goes into a locked space for 60 minutes. The players must try to complete the chosen mission before time runs out.

To succeed they have to explore the room, look for clues and combine the puzzles.

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Players are observed via monitors throughout the game. If they require assistance, the game master will give hints so that the next puzzle can be reached. Players are never in danger, and they are free to leave the room at any time.

Immerse yourself in a world full of mysteries!

CAN YOU ESCAPE?

7 AMAZING ESCAPE ROOMS IN RIEDMATT CENTER RÜMLANG

www.mission-escape.ch

Mission: Escape Rümlang Riedmatt Center Oberglatterstr. 35 8153 Rümlang

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The Ames room lets you shrink down to the size of a gnome or appear as a giant. Take a few pictures and amaze your friends.

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Stay curious! In the Wonderlab you can experiment with optical illusions and toys. Can you trust in what you see?

Come by and experience the world of optical illusions!

Werdmühlestrasse 10 8001 Zürich +41 44 597 84 00 wow-museum.ch #wowmuseumzurich

Outdoors

Register yourself or your detective team and secure a spot today

seek-city.com Get in touch with us to set up your SeekCity team building event

contact@seek-city.com

Be a Detective for One Day With SeekCity S

eekCity is a mix between a digital and physical game for single players or an entire team of detectives. The SeekCity app will lead you to various locations, where you will be challenged to solve riddles, interact with virtual suspects and collect clues.

Like in a treasure hunt, you will have to put together the pieces of the puzzle one by one to uncover the mystery. Depending on the choices you make along the way you will unlock different landmarks, meet witnesses and as such create your own unique path to victory.

Have you ever dreamed about solving a mystery in your city – maybe while watching a Sherlock Holmes movie or playing Cluedo with your friends?

With SeekCity you can finally fulfil this dream!

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There are two main formats to choose from: City-Quests and SeekCity-Events.

The City-Quests are always available in a constantly growing number of locations. You can check on our SeekCity app if there is a City-Quest nearby. Simply download the app, select a quest, login and play it with your friends or family whenever you prefer.

The SeekCity-Events are special occasions where many detective teams compete at the same time in the same place, trying to solve the mystery as fast as possible to win the game. There will be a prize for the fastest team, and another reward will be given for the most creative detective squad costume.

Contact us directly for a tailored SeekCity-Event.

Images © SeekCity

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Your next amazing team building experience “Finding clues and chasing down witness with my friends was a lot of fun.

We’ll definitely join again.”

Alex, Student

SeekCity is not only made for fun and exciting days with friends. It also offers great team building experience to forge a closer bond between your colleagues.

“We had great fun playing an interactive treasure hunt made exclusively for our company”

If you are tired of Zoom “aperos” or virtual coffees, you can choose SeekCity as your next team building event. While searching for clues and solving riddles in groups of up to 5 detectives, your team will not only get to know the city in a new way, but will also develop a strong bond between colleagues.

Giulia, Global Consulting Firm

You may select among different mysteries that can be played directly in your city. There are many degrees of personalisation: it is possible to set up both starting point and final location, duration of the game etc. You may even integrate some tailored questions about your team/company directly into the app.

Special Events for Expats in Zurich The easiest way for you to meet new people or bring your group of friends on an adventure is to join one of SeekCity-events, which were created exclusively for expats in Zurich.

The list of upcoming events Save the dates!

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Travels

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Reasons to Visit +1 Lugano

Beautiful n nature

Numerous activities

The city is surro surrounded by many wonderful parks. parks Its sunny position encourages the growth of many plants, including magremarkable plan nolia from New Z Zealand, Japanese cornus and rare varieties of blue, Chinese wisteria. red and white C Lake Lugano, to together with its flora and fauna, fauna fa una, offers offe offe fferr very spectacular displays.

Rent a bicycle from one of self-service stations open 24/7. Do a walk from the lively centre of Lugano to the Parco Ciani, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful Swiss parks. Travel to the situated nearby Bellinzona, Locarno or Morcote. Visit Italy for a quick coffee. Explore one of 60+ hiking routes… The choice is truly immense!

Good weather

Cultural diversity

Lugano winter is famous for its mild temperatures. In spring it is already warm enough to go out in a T-Shirt.

Summer is hot, and autumn comes very late. You can explore hiking trails all year long or even do a bike tour in November.

Lugano is home to many places of interest. Museo delle Culture, The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Museo d’arte della Svizzera italiana… The lovers of art and culture will not be disappointed!

Outstanding gastronomy Outstandin Lugano is a great grea destination to explore classic Swiss cuisine. Fans of Italian food will also be satisfied. There is something for every taste and budget: from simple plac places to high-class restaurants.

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Last but not least reason to visit Lugano is to experience hospitality of our partner hotel San Carlo.

Travels

Hotel San Carlo Join our upcoming trip to Lugano with an overnight stay in hotel San Carlo on 16-17.10.

This tour is tailor-made and exclusive; hence, you can enjoy many benefits and extras from our hosts.

For more details check Event Сalendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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e amazed by the beauties of Lugano while staying in the heart of its historic center, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere of hotel San Carlo.

The hotel provides 20 comfortable rooms.

Among them are single, double, triple and family rooms with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi service.

Via Nassa 28, 6900 Lugano Tel.: +41919227107 hotelsancarlolugano.ch sancarlo@ticino.com @sancarlolugano

Our delicious buffet breakfast is served daily.

Courteous and attentive staff will be pleased to provide you with any information you may need and ensure a pleasant, unforgettable stay.

Images © San Carlo and © Robert Tokarczyk

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Business

Busted!

Myth

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Myth Only Permanent Residents (C permit holders) and Swiss Citizens are entitled to carry out self-employment and/or start a business in Switzerland.

Truth: You can carry out self-employment and start a business in Switzerland as long as your residence permit allows you to take up gainful activity.

1. If you are a B permit holder, most likely you’re allowed to start a business. Look at the right side of your residence permit – it will be stated there whether you can work. If the answer is yes, then you can be self-employed without any additional permits.

2. Even when you are not allowed to work in Switzerland (which is the case for family members of L and CDL Permit Holders), you can file an application with your cantonal authorities showing: A business plan.  That your new company or you, as a self-employed individual, will make a considerable contribution to the Swiss economy.

If your application is approved, you will be granted a work permit.

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You need to be registered as self-employed/business owner to be able to start your own business.

Truth: Registration is only required once you reach either of these thresholds: You earn at least CHF 2,300 a year. At this point, you are required to register for the AHV/AVS which is the old age pension insurance system to have your self-employed status recognized. Before that, registration is voluntary. As a sole proprietor, you are required to register in the Commercial Registry in the canton where your business is located, once your earning reaches CHF 100,000. Before that, registration is only voluntary.

Of course, if you wish to set-up a more complicated business entity such as a SARL/GmbH or SA/AG, registration is mandatory from the start.

Business

5 Myths on Being Self-Employed in Switzerland Myth

Myth

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You need a lot of money to start your business in Switzerland.

Truth: It is often heard that you need to have at least CHF 20,000 to set up a business in Switzerland. This is only true if you wish to form a SARL/GmbH. When you intend to start a stock corporation such as a SA/AG, the initial authorized share should be CHF 100,000, 50% of which must be paid up.

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You need to speak the language to be successful in your business.

Truth: Most Swiss know English. And even if there are some language difficulties, people will still pay for the product or service they like. Swiss are quite supportive of local businesses. Try to communicate with them – don’t let the language be a barrier to your dreams!

Otherwise, you can always start as a sole proprietor (Raison individuelle/ Einzelfirma), and no start-up capital will be required.

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You need to have formal training to start your own business.

Truth: There are certainly some regulated activities and professions (for example, notary, doctor etc.).They can be found on website of SERI (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation). You can likewise check the commercial register if the activity you wish to undertake requires a special license. In case there are no certain regulations, you are good to go! All you need is a business plan, self-belief and your heart!

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Vena Verga-Danemar is an Onlinepreneur Legal StrategistTM and co-CEO of the Danemar household. She helps new onlinepreneurs enhance their business success and protection, without the overwhelm and high legal costs, through teaching simple and actionable legal strategies.

She is likewise the owner of the Progressive Parents Shop, a Zurich based family business specializing in Quiet/Activity Books for toddlers. legallyshecan.com/ karinundme.ch @legallyshecan/@karinundme

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Business

App Development Currently one of the most profitable occupations. Both creating your own app and working as a freelancer for another party can bring a very good income.

Blogging

Online shop

Belongs to the trendiest small business ideas. Blogging has become a huge marketing tool.

You can make profit by hosting third party ads, selling products, p placing g sponsored p p posts, etc.

Modern people tend to buy online. E-shop has advantages over a physical storefront: there’s no rent to pay, and you can reach millions of customers from the comfort of your home.

7ideas for

Small Business

that Will Work in 2021

Are you looking for some extra income or wishing to change your job and begin something new? We’ve gathered for you some hot tips. These businesses are wanted in Zurich in 2021.

Meals-to-go

Cleaning Service

Definitely one of the most sustainable businesses.

You can start small and manage orders from your own kitchen.

This activity may look like a tedious job, but if you’re good at it you may launch your own cleaning company.

Coaching Great option for people with thorough knowledge about certain subjects (finances, sport, marketing and others).

Doesn’t require big investments.

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Home Delivery Service Groceries are very much in demand at the moment. However, people are looking to expand their delivery options.

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Finances

Tax: Did You Know That… 

Swiss residents and temporary residents working in Switzerland must declare all their worldwide earnings.

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Switzerland has double tax treaties with more than 80 countries.

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Income tax in Switzerland is collected ed d by both the federal government and d your canton/Gemeinde.

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You will automatically get the AHV insurance if your spouse is employed in Switzerland.

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There are many different VAT tax rates in Switzerland, and they depend on a service you acquire.

The standard Swiss VAT is 7.7%.

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Kanton Zug is known as the tax paradise of Switzerland.

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Switzerland has automatic exchange of information with more than 100 countries to prevent cross-border tax evasion.

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Companies and private e entrepreneurs with revenues of more tth h CHF 100,000 per year must than r re register for VAT.

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The tax year in Switzerland corresponds with the calendar year.

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According to Swiss laws, families are considered to be one unit for tax purposes.

If you have questions about Swiss iss ta is ttax ax ax errtts system, you can consult the experts from Recontas Treuhand AG at o our urr u free event on the 6th of August.

For more details check Event Calendar (page pag p ag ge 4 49) 9) 9) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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REMINDER!

Design

Reorganisation of your home can help you to highlight elements that once before may have been hidden.

Reusing and restoring items around the house will allow you to create a new space without spending a cent!

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This will bring character t tto your space.

A picture made by your sister, an abstract print from an online shop or a painting from a local market will make the space well designed and considered.

6 Ways

to Create the Optimal Home Office Light

2 Natural Element Greenery adds a cosy and warm feel to the space. Buy your favourite flowers or bring some blossom from forest walks between Zoom calls.

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It is important to both shine in front of the camera and rest your eyes after many hours of staring at a screen.

Introduce a dimmable light to your working space and create a desired atmosphere where needed.

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Design

4 Luxe Accessories

A Comfortable Chair

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Already having back problems? Although it is understandable to use simple dining chairs, your lumbar will thank you for investing in comfortable ergonomic seat.

When we talk about decoration, it can be a good idea to accent the polished brass, candle stand or acrylic and raise the office look to shine. Don’t skimp on and bring in an ornament you like.

Over the last months we have experienced the transition, which has seen many of us changing the way we work. Most of employees landed in home offices and, therefore, had to adapt themselves to these new conditions.

For many people, who are now working from home, the combination of a job routine mixed with family life hasn’t been easy to deal with. Improvised calls in the bathroom or late dinners due to an increased workload

have become a common occurrence currence during the pandemic. This leads us to question whether we have really created a workspace that is suitable for these changed circumstances.

To design a place which not only makes us feel comfortable, but also allows us to be productive, we must consider some important factors. Follow the six steps below and learn how to generate the optimal home office space.

About the contributor:

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Optimisation Refine your workspace! Loose that old advertisement from the discounted gym and forgotten notes from 2017. Ensure that your desk is clean, tidy and organised, keeping only essential items on board. This will certainly prove useful during working hours!

Mariona Dalmau is an interior designer based in Zurich. She provides services in general style consultation, visual merchandising, home staging, lighting, 3D planning and personal shopping.

marionadalmau.com @marionadalmaudesign facebook.com/marionadalmaudesign

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Lifestyle

How to

Stay Healthy As an Expat

You did it, you made the big move overseas, landed a great job or followed your partner to pursue an exciting new life far from your home country. Congratulations! Still every new adventure comes with some naturally built-in stress factors, which may deviate you from normal routine. How to stay healthy and keep your balance?

Life of an expat brings its unique challenges. Among them are:

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 Different seasonal products  Reduced sense of community  Unfamiliar items at the store etc.

Either way this can lead to emotional eating, negative thoughts or unhealthy habits. Here are top 10 ways to stay fit and energized regardless of what country you find yourself in.

Eat the Rainbow Whenever you can, choose high-quality real food of the seasonal and local variety – the product that hasn’t travelled far is higher in nutrients and tastes better than the one imported from abroad. Crowd out sugary and processed food. Let quality fruits and vegetables play the main role in your daily nutrition plan, with protein and fat being the supporting actors.

2 Create a Morning Routine To set the tone for each day, take some time in the morning to breathe, meditate, do yoga, dance, read and/or make breakfast. There is no requirement – simply block out some time to engage in activities that feel great. Pick few things you like to do and experiment.

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3 Make Sleep & Rest a Priority When you’re sleep-deprived and stressed, your body will crave sweet snacks and caffeine for quick artificial energy. Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night.

It is imperative for your immune system to function well. Have a good bedtime routine, drink calming tea, diffuse relaxing essential oils and cut back on-screen time long before bedtime hours.

4 Make Every Meal a Ritual

Move Your Body

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Sit down, light some candles, breathe and put your fork down between bites. Making each food experience look and feel beautiful will greatly help your digestion. You’ll be more satisfied if you take the time to appreciate your food mindfully.

Find an exercise routine you enjoy and engage in it daily. You are living in one of the most walkable and gorgeous countries on the planet. Remember – there is no such thing as poor weather, so buckle up and get outside. Try to do some sort of movement 3-5 times a week. Exercising benefits your mood, your waistline, your sleep, your sex life and your overall health. Just do it!

Ditch Toxins

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Take a look at the myriad of skin care and cleaning products you are using and consider purchasing those that are safe and organic.

Even small quantities of toxic chemicals can have a negative impact on your health.

Hydrate Our body is 75% water! Make sure you are taking advantage of all the fresh, clean water that flows freely from fountains all over Switzerland.

Carry a refillable bottle with you. It is recommended to drink 8-10 glasses of fresh non-carbonated, non-caffeinated, non-sugary water each day.

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Lifestyle

Schedule Fun Time Boredom and stress can lead to overeating and weight gain. Take time to laugh, play and enjoy activities that bring you happiness. If you can’t find exactly what you are used to, try new things or join a club. Getting to know your new host country will lead to fun and exploration.

Get Back to Nature

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Spending time outdoors connects you with the earth. Nature is great at bringing you back to the present moment and being a source of stress reduction. Switzerland offers an abundance of places to visit, some close to where you live while others are just a train ride away. Be an explorer and discover the beauty of this amazing country.

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We are delighted to invite you to our Workshop with Angela Warm on the 25th of June!

For more details check our Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

About the contributor: Angela Warm is a Certified Health Coach and former environmental consultant. Originally from the US, she is now based in Switzerland.

As founder of Warm Wellness, Angela specializes in helping expats embrace their health regardless of what season or postal code they find themselves in. She especially enjoys helping expat moms feel empowered, navigate their tiny kitchen with ease and kick constant illness to the curb.

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Make Friends

10

Connection is the key to your physical and mental health. Stretching outside your comfort zone to make new friends through social activities will lead you to long term health and happiness.

Hi, I’m Angela.

Former Environmental Scientist turned Midlife Health Coach. Expat mom obsessed with supporting other women. 

The whole family is sick with colds or some form of illness for the third time this season.



Nobody should know that you ate an entire bag of cookies while working late last night

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You desperately yearn to get through one season without dreaded colds or allergies wreaking havoc on your life.

Been there, done that!

Now I help women end the seasonal struggle with their health, so they have more energy, shed unwanted baggage and navigate their “home” country with ease.

Here’s what I believe: Being a mom doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health.

If you are ready to say hello to more energy and e less a stronger immune system, if you want to be overwhelmed with what to cook for dinner, I can y. show you how to make your health a priority.

Together we will develop a step-by-step seasonal approach that will have you feeling amazing.

Get in touch anytime!

If you’d like to know more about my range e of services from 1:1 Health Coaching, Group Programs, Webinars and Retreats – please drop me a line.

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Cooking

Simple Recipes for a Healthy Breakfast Editor’s Choice

Spinach Crepes

Baked Chocolate Oats

1 banana

100 g spinach

50 g oats

1 egg

100 g soft cheese or plain yogurt

10 g cacao powder

100 g rice flour

100 ml almond milk or coconut cream

Banana Pancakes

40 g rice flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Olive oil In a large bowl, mash banana with a fork.

Add the egg, flour and baking powder. Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Cook on a lightly oiled, preheated frying pan. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Decorate pancakes with melted dark chocolate, berries and coconut flakes.

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2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Salt Olive oil Mix spinach with soft cheese (yogurt) in a blender, whisk eggs and combine them with the mass. Add flour, salt and baking powder. Cook in a well preheated oiled pan. Serve with cream / cottage cheese, honey or jam.

Images © Julia Peters and © Yuliya Gurtuna, Makeup by Chantal Hug

Grind oats into flour in a food processor. Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix well with a spoon. Cook in a microwave during 2 minutes.

Serve warm with peanut butter, banana and dried berries.

Enjoy your meal!

For more recipes follow our editor at instagram.com/ _antimodel_

Food

Homemade Food Cooked for You Just As Your Mother Used To Are you feeling hungry and have no time to cook?

Try eatshomemade with its huge assortment of homemade soups, salads, warm meals and desserts!

eatshomemade.ch By ordering from eatshomemade you can delight your taste buds with original delicious homemade food from all around the world, give others motivation to follow their cooking talent and make small but steady steps to a ds a more o e susta ab e lifestyle. esty e towards sustainable

E

atshomemade is the fastest growing Swiss homemade food platform, with dozens of new amazing dishes added by home chefs every week. It is based in Zurich and provides service in many cantons of Switzerland.

eatshomemade connects consumers, who are willing to eat authentic and high-quality homemade food, with passionate chefs, who cook in their officially registered, certified private kitchens to earn some extra income or simply to share their gastronomic passion.

It is possible to order either individual dishes or a weekly menu service with free delivery during lunch and dinner times. You will be surprised by the diversity, authenticity and high quality of the meals.

All eatshomemade’s home chefs are officially registered with the cantonal food safety authorities. They follow the same health standards as restaurants. They also adhere to the BAG’s rules of hygiene and conduct.

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T Together th with i h IInstagram Influencer @scooby75 we’ve tried few creations of eatshomemade chefs.

Food

How it works

1

Download eatshomemade app from Apple Store or Google Play to your smartphone

2

Register in few easy steps

3

Order You are ready to order!

The list of dishes included:  Pad Kapro Gai (stir-fried chicken with basil and egg)

 Padthai (stirfried noodles with shrimp, tofu and egg)

 Mango salad with shrimp

 Mini cheesecakes

The meals tasted amazing. They provided an impression of having a dinner from the finest restaurant in the comfort of your own home.

We highly recommend eatshomemade!

Copyright: © Julia Peters; Photography by Christian Funke funke-foto.ch/@funkechristian Makeup by Christina van Drunick christinavandrunick.com/@christina.vandrunick

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Personality

Viktoria is a cake designer and founder of NYERS cakes. She came to Zurich from Budapest after working over 10 years in a prominent restaurant. Over a short period of time, she created a very successful cake manufacturing business. We asked Viktoria about her way to the top.

Images © Stefan Heesch and © NYERS

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Outfit ADAM BRODY Zurich

Personality

NYERS

RawVeganCakes The Story of Success How did you move to Zurich?

Who are your clients?

Answering briefly: I followed my heart… but of course there is a story behind it. My family lived in Switzerland many years ago, and later on we were coming to visit our relatives. Eventually I waited with this decision during 35 years, but then made it from one magical moment to another.

Friendly, beautiful people in and around Zurich. Vegans and non-vegans, curious and open-minded souls, kids and health-conscious adults… I get so much love from them, and I am thankful for every moment!

How did you start your business?

With two little kids I have all the tasks and daily routines of a mother. So, let’s say my free time is when I’m working and creating. Sometimes I escape to nature, which is just two minutes from where I live. In summertime I enjoy the Lake Zurich with my SUP.

Everything happened really fast and surprisingly easy.

I moved here in July, but before that I was travelling to Zurich every month for few days. I made posts in Swiss-Hungarian social media groups and contacted restaurants, saying that I plan to settle down here and offering to try my cakes. I was so inspired ...and it worked!

Simple but true – positive vibes attract more positivity.

What do you like about being self-employed?

I used to work in a team, and then all has been changed. I had to learn a lot of new things and be more focused. For a self-employed this is a life-long lesson.

Today I am flexible and can take a time off work on a simple Thursday, going with my kids to the Museum or the Zoo and avoiding the crowd. I can keep on being a free, creative person.

We are inviting you to our Workshops with Viktoria on the 9th of July and 18th of September

July

Sep

9

18

How do you spend your free time?

What is your formula of success?

Be yourself as much as your current situation allows!

What would you advise to those who are wishing to start as an entrepreneur in Zurich?

Don’t hesitate – it kills the action and the flow. Just put your foot on the first step of the staircase and move forward.

You will get to know the basics of healthy cooking, learn how to bake muffins and make vegan cakes.

Each participant will get a set of selfmade sweets to take back home.

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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Drinks

It’s Time to Tea! Did you you know yo know th that at Tea is th the e sseco second econd nd m most ost os widely wid w wi id dely e cco consumed ons nsumed nsu med be bever beverage verage age on th the ep plan planet lanet right water? tempers spirit, harmonizes aft a fterr wat w a er? It tempe p rs the sp pirit, harmon onize izess the mind, relieves fatigue, awakens the thoughts and prevents drowsiness.

T

ime to Tea was founded in 2014. Our vision is to promote Tea as preferred global beverage and supply our customers with healthiest products.

While many brands in India stay focused on Chai, we also supply White Tea and other rare sorts.

Time to Tea has spread its wings through several company-owned stores across the globe, including a Speciality Tea Room in Basel, from where we offer a range of Ayurveda Teas and other healthy plant-based products from India. We believe in the healing power of nature and strive to provide its best to the consumers.

Our Teas are of the highest quality. They are coming from small farmers and self-employed businesses, who grow their plants with love and great care. Each Tea sort is thoughtfully sourced and collected at peak season.

In our online shop you can order  Green Tea  Black Tea  Ayurveda Tea

 Oolong Tea  Mate  White Tea

 Herbs  Spices  Accessories

 Indian Food/ Take Away

Contact us: July

Sep

17

5

We are inviting you to our Tea Tasting event on the 17th of July (Zurich) and on the 5th of September (Basel).

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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Maulbeerstrasse 4, 4058 Basel +41779085247, +918377868668 timetotea.ch @time.to.tea timetoteabasel

Images © timetotea.ch and © pixabay.com

Spirituality

Tree of Life Guru Let’s take a step for a positive shift in your life!

Hello, I am Anisa. My passion is to support busy, successful, and conscious women, who want to improve their decision-making, energy level, sleep quality, confidence and resilience, so that they can enjoy better relationships and live a fulfilled, balanced and joyful life.

I offer different services and programs Meditation and Spiritual Coaching Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Do you search for inner joy, happiness and peace? Meditation can give you mindfulness, positive emotions, creativity, increased energy and motivation.

“Building Your Dream” Love Program (10 weeks) Are you annoyed by relationships, missed connections, lost values? Do you feel tired of searching for someone special and always meeting the wrong person?

Are you ready to create the dream love that your heart desire by making peace with the past and living a loving present?

This program is for you!

July

17

We are inviting you to our Intuitive Painting workshop with Anisa on the 17th of July.

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

Images © treeoflifeguru.com

Intuitive Painting Do you find self-expression to be difficult? Are you wishing to connect your body and mind? Intuitive Painting is for those who want to discover their internal wisdom and experience more inner joy.

Resilience Program (4 weeks) Would you like to increase your energy level and sleep better? Do you want to be joyful and create good relationships? In this program you will learn practical methods of how to change your thoughts and feel better.

Join Anisa on this journey!

Take the first step and get in touch. treeoflifeguru.com @anisa_treeoflife infoanisa@treeoflifeguru.com Spiritual Women’s Circle

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Well-Being

Shine Your Light

withKim! Meet our well-being and yoga specialist Kim.

B

orn in Vevey in Switzerland, she lived in a dozen different countries before settling in Lausanne.

Her passion for exploration got rooted at a very young age and has been growing ever since.

After graduating from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Kim completed more than 600 hours of yoga teacher courses and numerous energy trainings. She explores the synergies between these fields to offer a new range of original services within an independent structure under the brand withKim. By combining different and complementary fields Kim proposes her skills in a targeted and effective way.

If you wish to book a private lesson, visit Lausanne with a group of friends or arrange your individual event, get in touch with Kim! Her “re-treat” events are real spiritual journeys, where everyone can find the tools that suits their very own sustainable well-being.

Kim offers:  Cacao ceremoniess  Yoga classes  Events and trainingss  Natural organic products oduct od uct uc cts  Individual and collective ecti cti ct tive ive ve energy healing sessions i  Music and entertainment  Sacred Union Ceremonies  Wellness advices  Work with medicinal plants

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Each event is unique!

Contact Kim for more information:

www.withkim.ch @withkim_ facebook.com/withkimm Tel.: +41 76 822 12 22

Well-Being

What is Stråla Yoga?

S

tråla yoga is a blend of different disciplines, all based on natural movement and tai chi. This allows all practitioners to find the most suitable gestures for their body.

Stråla is one of the most dynamic and modern forms of yoga. It was founded in 2008 and became popular very quickly.

Unlike more traditional yoga styles, Stråla does not recite mantras or focus on the chakras. Poses are rarely held for more than a few seconds. The classes can be relaxing or dynamic, engaging the muscles of the body as a whole with softness and ease.

By connecting breathing with movement, we arrive at a “flow state”, which helps us to fully immerse ourselves in the present moment, to

Images © WithKim

listen to our bodies and respond to their needs very accurately.

There is no competition or correction in this practice, and each person is free to discover his body at his own pace. Stråla yoga provides an approach that adapts to each person and lets us be completely at ease, both on the mat and in life.

The result? Amazing feeling in body and mind as well as confidence in heart. You will stay connected to your inside and shine outside!

We are inviting you to our Stråla Yoga event with Kim on the 11th of July in Lausanne. It will be followed by a brunch and a city walk.

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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Language

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Swiss German Phrases

Fröit mi Meaning: “Nice to meet you” This polite phrase is something you’re expected to say when getting to know another person – no matter how you really feel about it.

Grüezi/Gruetzi miteinander Meaning: “Greetings/ Greetings to you all” The first word is a Swiss analogue for Hello to address a single person, and the second is used when you greet a group of two or more people.

You Should Know I hätti gern… probiere Meaning: “I would like to try…”

It’s good to know how to order something in Swiss German.

These words will definitely bring you some winning points at the bar, restaurant or a local shop.

Kasch Du Schwitzerdütsch reede?

Meaning: “Can you speak Swiss German?”

Af reading this article After yo can definitely give you a positive reply!

Schwiizer Chuchi Meaning: “Swiss cuisine” A general name for all typical Sw German meals. Their Swiss lis is long and varied. list

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Images © pixabay.com

Language

Merci/Merci vielmal

Wämmer eis go ziie?

Proscht/Pröschtli!

Meaning: “Thank you/ Thank you very much”

Meaning: “Do you want to go for a drink?”

Meaning: “Cheers!”

Great example of cultural and linguistical exchange between different parts of Switzerland.

Originated from the Frenchspeaking regions, Merci is being used all over Germanspeaking cantons.

En Guete!

Meaning: “Enjoy your meal!”

Simple and polite way to wish someone a good appetite just like locals would do.

Use this phrase to impress your Swiss colleagues when proposing them to go out together. Who knows - they may even buy you some local beer to celebrate your language skills.

Uf Widerluege/ Ciao/Tschüss/ Sali/Adieu Meaning: “Goodbye” Swiss German is really diverse when it comes to parting words.

This is a must-know when drinking with locals. Don’t forget to maintain eye contact while you clink glasses.

The best way to improve your language skills is to practice them in a conversation with native speakers.

We are inviting you to our Language Swap events, which will be taking place on

Aug

Sep

22

11

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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Cultures

1. Sankt Petersburg is the main city of which big region in Russia? a b c d

Petersburg region Leningrad region Sankt Petersburg region It is not the main city of any region

2. What does Russian phrase “Да нет” (Da niet) mean? a

Oh, Those Russians!

b

Nothing Yes

c d

Maybe No

3. What is NOT a popular Russian food? a b

Pelmeni Shchi

c d

Kvass Napoleon

Are you interested in Russian culture? Take our mini-quiz and find out how well you know Russia, its language, dishes and traditions.

If you got all 3 questions right – then you’re probably Russian yourself. But if you didn’t, then you should contact our Russian expert Yulia Makarochkina.

Born and raised in Moscow, Yulia left a well-paid job in the bank and moved to Brazil to follow her dream of teaching and spreading knowledge. She has learned Portuguese language and founded a company iRusso idiomas. Willing to fill the existing gaps in teaching approach, she developed her own educational methodology. Her innovative concept “iRusso Transformation” helped 3000+ students in Brazil to learn Russian language.

Today Yulia lives in Zurich. She loves inspiring people to learn foreign languages in the easiest way possible. New language = new vision of life. Yulia guarantees that learning Russian will give you alternative way of thinking!

Yulia is available for both private and group lessons. Her goal is to help expats to become fluent in Russian and Portuguese 3x faster than with traditional courses.

+41 77 259 97 65 learnwithyulia.com lia.com yulia@i-russo.com so.com @myulia_coach oach o to o We are inviting you ourr Russian Day on the 10th of July, where you can meet Yulia and learn about her teaching methods.

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

1. b) Yes, indeed – Sankt Petersburg is the main city of Leningrad region.

2. d) The combination of Da niet (literally Yes no) in Russian actually means No. 3. c) Kvass is not a Russian food, but a Russian drink.

Images © Yulia Makarochkina © culture.ru

Contact ct Yulia for a quote!

Correct answers:

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Relationships

How to Make the Best Impression on

Your First Date I’m Sharon, a certified relationship coach and matchmaker in Zurich. I help men and women who live in Switzerland to step outside their business lives, gain experience, open up to new relationships and start dating local people. I believe that true chemistry can only be felt face-to-face.

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Here are 5 tips on how you can make the best impression on your first date:

1

Meet on a weekend rather than on a weekday.

It’s important to be relaxed and focused on getting to know one another. That is why I recommend planning the first date on a weekend, after a good night’s sleep. Meet early enough as daytime opens many possibilities in terms of location and what to do.

All images are provided by the author © Sharon Eriksson / Marimar Leuchtmann

Relationships

2

Move around rather than stay in the same place.

My advice is to start outdoors. Meeting at the train station and walking together to a coffee shop will be a good option. After the first drink you can go to the next spot for a small lunch, dessert etc. Change of scenery and movement keeps the energy high and the conversation at flow.

something that 3 Wear makes you feel comfortable.

Tastefully focus on a part of your body you are proud of. Being aware of it will give you a boost of confidence.

passionately 4 Becurious.

You are a blank piece of paper in the eyes of a person you are meeting for the first time. Make it count! Talk about topics you feel most passionate about and ask your date what he or she loves doing. It will bring the best out of you both!

Whether you want to create a family, break the pattern of unhappy past relationships, or start dating after a divorce, I am here to introduce you to a new kind of dating and help you achieve your personal relationship goals.

Don’t waste your time and money attending every singles party in town or signing up for online dating sites – focus on quality, not quantity. My clients benefit from support in all important aspects: looking for love, beginning a new romance and building a longterm relationship.

At the end of the day thank 5 send your date and, after a while, a sweet follow-up.

I cannot emphasise enough on how important this part is! Whether all went good or not, thank your date for the time you have spent together. This act itself can reverse the way someone feels. One or two days later send a small message – something light, funny, cute... Such gesture doesn’t require much effort, but it keeps a window open in case you choose to reconnect.

Contact me: Letzacherstrasse 45, 8117 Fällanden +41 76 379 04 90 lovecoachzurich.ch sharon@erikssoncoaching.ch We are inviting you to our Singles Party on the 15th of August, where you can meet Sharon and ask her everything you ever wanted to know about successful dating.

For more details check Event Calendar (page 49) and our Meetup / Facebook groups.

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Events

Our Upcoming Events (June - October) Abby Collins (USA), Political Consultant Julia has a knack for bringing strangers ers together and having them part as friends. ends.

She is truly a talented organiser. Her events are fun, uplifting, enlightening, and fruitful ruitful for all involved.

Slava Manvelyan (Georgia), Actor Julia has a talent to connect very interesting eresting and nice people. Her events are surrounded ounded by friendly, joyful atmosphere.

Antonio Tomás Soria (Spain), Travel Expert Julia’s meetups are always a very enjoyable experience! Great organisation, nice exclusive places and offers, multicultural groups and lots of fun. Really highly recommended!

Da Mamma, Italian Restaurant (Chur) Julia is a great partner to work with! She has impressive organisational skills. Julia creates magic moments!

Deepak Mehta With His Team, Hotel Eastside (St. Gallen) Outstanding! I am very happy about our collaboration with Julia. She is always perfectly organised and totally reliable.

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We love animals and gladly support them!

Each booking will raise funds for cute meerkats that became the symbol of our community.

Animals need good friends as well! Join our initiative “Expats for Meerkats”!

Images © Zoo Zurich / Portraits belong to their respective owners

Events

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

12.06

Hiking With Lamas

Höri

13.06

SeekCity Event

Zurich City Centre

BOOKING

O, A, AN

Prepayment

O, A, G, SF

Payment via app

19.06

White Wine Tasting

Winkel, CH

O, AD, SF

Prepayment

20.06

Active Day at Riedmatt Centre

Rümlang

I, A, G, ST

Payment at the door

25.06

Nutrition Workshop With Angela

TBA

I, W

Free

26.06

Garage Moser Presentation

Aspstrasse 4, 8472 Seuzach

I, C, P, N

Free

27.06

Zurich City Tour With Samantha

Zurich City Centre

O, A, SF

Prepayment

2-4.07

O, A, WT

Prepayment

Weekend Trip

Tirol, Austria

9.07

Raw Vegan Workshop With Viktoria

Winkel, CH

I, F, W

Prepayment

10.07

Russian With Julia (+Food)

Winkel, CH

O, F, P

Prepayment

11.07

Yoga With Kim in Lausanne

Lausanne

O, DT, SL

Prepayment

17.07

Intuitive Painting + Tea Ceremony

Winkel, CH

O, SL, NAD, N

Prepayment

18.07

Active Day at Riedmatt Centre

Rümlang

I, A, G, ST

Payment at the door

25.07

SeekCity Event

Zurich City Centre

O, A, G, SF

Payment via app

30.07

Wine Tasting – Red, White, Sparkling

TBA

O, AD, SF

Prepayment

1.08

Swiss National Day in Montreux

Montreux

O, F, AD, DT

Prepayment

6.08

Tax Consulting With Recontas

TBA

I, P, N

Free

15.08

Singles Party With Sharon

TBA

I, F, AD, SP, P

Prepayment

21.08

Active Day at Riedmatt Centre

Rümlang

I, A, G, ST

Payment at the door

22.08

Language Exchange + Food

Winkel, CH

O, F, SF

Prepayment

Weekend Trip

Tirol, Austria

O, A, WT

Prepayment

4.09

Hiking With Lamas

Höri

O, A, AN

Prepayment

27-29.08

5.09

Tea Ceremony in Basel

Maulbeerstrasse 4, 4058 Basel

I, F, DT, SF

Prepayment

11.09

Language Exchange + Drinks

Winkel, CH

O, NAD, SF

Prepayment

12.09

SeekCity Event

Zurich City Centre

O, A, G, SF

Payment via app

18.09

Raw Vegan Workshop With Viktoria

Winkel, CH

Lugano Trip

Hotel San Carlo, Lugano

16-17.10

O I A F AD

Outdoors Indoors Active Food Alcoholic Drinks

NAD C G W DT

Non-alcoholic Drinks Cars Games Workshop Day trip

WT LT ST SL SF

Weekend trip Long trip Sport Spiritual Speed Friending

I, F, W

Prepayment

O, A, WT

Prepayment

SP N AN P N

Singles party Nature Animals Presentation Networking

The list can be expanded with short-notice events. Follow the updates in our groups on Meetup and Facebook.

All events have limited number of participants.

Signing up for both free and paid events is compulsory.

Photoreports from our events can be found at

@marketing_by_julia

For information regarding costs, times and exact location contact us: Good Meetups in Zurich (and Around) Meetup Group

gfiz.events@gmail.com

079 364 62 63

+436603168191

Good Friends in Zurich Facebook Group

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Inspiration

Do You Like to Hike?

Our answer is “Yes!” Here are some ideas for summer-2021. We’ve done these hikes and want to recommend them to you.

Relaxed

Fun

Hike along Montreux Riviera with a starting point at the Castle of Chillon.

Hike with lamas to Höriberg.

Urban Unobvious Hike around Kloten airport and its hangars.

Hike through the city centre, from Thalwil to Limmatquai.

Remote Barefoot and Panorama Trail around Nollen (Thurgau).

Did you know that:  Over 2.7 million people in Switzerland identify themselves as active hikers.  The country offers more than 65,000 km of hiking trails – this distance is enough to hike around the globe 1 ½ times.  About 8% of Switzerland’s population call hiking their main sport.  There are over 3 400 trails in Switzerland ranging from 1 to 880 km.

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