Pragati Siddhanti, an expat living in Basel, Switzerland talks about motherhood, travel and building the career while being a desi at heart.
As expats, we often form opinions about the Swiss, their culture, their uniqueness, and how they mingle with other nationalities - most of the time these opinions are influenced by our own apprehensions and hold us back from seeing the bigger picture...but how to know what's right and what's not? Whether you are a newcomer, [...]
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 joy of gifting! Switzerland is one of the world’s dreamiest destinations...and...there is no doubt about that. But apart from breath-taking scenery and mesmerizing cities, there [...]
As I had mentioned in my last article, this summer, it was the first time we took an intra-country vacation for 12 days! Yes, to me it sounded like a lot…but it was totally worth it. So, post spilling all the details of our shenanigans in the Bernese Oberland , in this one I am [...]
Author: Nayana Chakrabarti, Parenting and Education Editor As I write this, in December, I think I’ve read and heard the words ‘social distancing’ enough times to last me a lifetime! I still remember hearing it for the first time on the ‘The Late Show’ and snorting with laughter. Social distancing? What was that? Oh, if [...]
By now, you’ve probably heard this phrase gazillion times and by now, you have probably warmed up to the new normal. In this article, I present to your different definitions of the “new normal” across countries, cultures, and situations. Pragati Siddhanti, Founder - My Swiss Story, Basel, Switzerland My Swiss Story: The New Normal, Picture [...]