Pragati Siddhanti, an expat living in Basel, Switzerland talks about motherhood, travel and building the career while being a desi at heart.
As My Swiss Story turns 10 this June, I’ve been reflecting on the one thing that has remained at the heart of this journey from the very beginning. Belonging. Not as a theme for an anniversary month, but as something that has quietly shaped every conversation, gathering and connection we’ve created over the last decade. [...]
There are some journeys you plan, and then there are some that quietly begin… without you even realising how far they’ll go. When I moved from India to Switzerland with my husband and our five-year-old daughter, everything felt new. A different country, a different pace of life, and a completely unfamiliar environment. In the middle [...]
Every story has a beginning, and some of the most meaningful ones start in the simplest way. What you see today as My Swiss Story, a growing community, shared experiences, and conversations across cities didn’t appear overnight. It came together step by step, through small ideas, real moments, and a lot of intention. What started [...]
It’s been a while since I’ve spoken about beauty, skincare, or haircare over here — but my recent visit to Coiffure Pedro Sanchez truly compelled me to share my experience. Fridays are usually my slow mornings. Have I ever mentioned how lovely an 80% working schedule is — for your mind, your body, and your [...]
You packed the boxes, signed the papers, and checked every practical detail. But even with everything in place, a few months (or years) in, something starts to feel off. Not dramatically wrong, just harder than you expected. You are exhausted in ways that don't match your calendar and irritable with no obvious reason. Skills that [...]