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Hi there! You’ve stumbled upon our small slice off the internet. My name is Pragati, an Indian Expat based in Switzerland and the founder of this website. My Swiss Story is a digital magazine which talks about expat living, women empowerment, travel, parenting, careers, mental health, home, nutrition & more.
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21 Hidden Gems of Switzerland is BACK!
21 Hidden Gems of Switzerland is an eBook which is a collaborative attempt to unravel Switzerland’s best kept travel secrets. Reading this book will not only help add a new destination to your bucket list but also help you plan your trip right down to the details.






What is “My Swiss Story”?

I moved to the beautiful city of Basel in 2016 and fell in love almost instantly. This move broadened my perspective and I decided to document my “new swiss life” in the form of words and pictures on a regular basis. On this blog, I share with you the life of an expat – the moving, the settling, and the being.
Expat Diaries: 8 Steps to Renting that perfect Apartment in Switzerland
Guys, I have lived in Switzerland for round about 4 years and in these years, we’ve had a little bit of a misfortune of changing apartments (time and again). Add…
Keep readingPart 1: How To Find A Job In Switzerland, No Matter What
Read on to know exactly how you can go about finding your dream job in Switzerland! Trust me, job hunting has never been this easy.
Keep readingLet’s talk about Schools in Switzerland
The Swiss Public Education System is complicated but the best in class. My Swiss Story breaks it down for you, read more to find out.
Keep readingNavigating Divorce as an Expat | What to Do if Your Relationship Breaks Down Abroad
Navigating divorce as an expat often involves going through the process in an unfamiliar environment, in a foreign language, and with limited support. This article details key steps one can…
Keep readingTop Tips and Tricks to pass the B1 Level German Test
Are you preparing for the German language exams? One of the biggest milestones of 2022 for me has been passing the German language test(s) and if you are prepping then…
Keep readingChecklist for moving to Switzerland | Step by Step guide for Expats
Ever since I moved to Switzerland which was 6 years back, I’ve been documenting my journey on this blog in all spheres. From the initial move to finding and renting…
Keep readingTop 10 Swiss Souvenirs for Gifting
As expats, nothing brings us more joy than returning home with bags full of gifts, isn’t it? The wide smiles, glittery eyes, the excitement while unboxing – well THAT’S the…
Keep readingIs Moving to Switzerland Worth it? | 3 Questions to Ask Before Deciding
If you’re considering moving to Switzerland and wonder if it’s worth it for you, ask yourself these 3 questions.
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If you follow me on IG (I really think you should) then you probably know that we spent a week in Corso during the autumn break, a word to describe our experience – AMAZING! You know the trip has gone pretty well when…
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My experience with the specially designed travel package for CLOY fans which takes you through the Crash Landing on You filming locations in Switzerland. I was absolutely thrilled to discover the beauty of Switzerland the “CLOY way” by following the footsteps of the two main characters with Magic Switzerland. So without further ado – I spill all the deets of my power packed weekend getaway in this article. […]

London remains to be my favorite holiday destination; having said that, the city does get overwhelming for travelers especially if the trip hasn’t been planned well. My husband visits London for work all the time (read every other week), this was my 2nd time there, despite some familiarity, we made some solid mistakes. My post here is an ode to you not making these! Therefore, without further ado, here we go. Brace yourselves. […]

In this article I give you 8 (+1) solid reasons to visit Portugal this year!
I had been to Lisbon in 2015 on a work trip and had loved the experience, I was quite keen to revisit and this time with my family. Hence, during the winter break this year we decided to visit the beautiful cities of Lisbon and Porto.
Click here to read my full article where I share with you my favorite places, hotels and experiences.[…]
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