Preparing for the big move. The ultimate guide from the professional organiser & the relocation agent

Preparing for the big move. The ultimate guide from the professional organiser & the relocation agent

By Helena Zachariassen, Home & Lifestyle EditorPreparing to move, especially if it involves an international move, is a giant project. There's no denying it. It takes time, energy, and a loot of effort, even with the external help of a relocation agent and a professional organiser like myself. Yet, it doesn't have to be overwhelming [...]

Family, Career And Life in Basel: A year in review!

Family, Career And Life in Basel: A year in review!

Last year around the same time, the time when autumn kicks in and winter starts to tap on your door โ€“ I did these posts on moving to Switzerland, Basel in particular. My move, no doubt, gave opportunities to write and to share experiences. Some of my articles resonated with expats in similar situations, some [...]

The Living Room, Basel : Fashion Find of the month

The Living Room, Basel : Fashion Find of the month

โ€œI have enough jewelleryโ€, said no one ever. With the most plain dresses, what stands out usually is your jewellery. It has the power to make you look unique and add that sparkle. October has been Be for Beautyโ€™s month of fashion files - with the Amazon India Fashion Week, thatโ€™s what we had expected. [...]

My Swiss Life: Mid Term Report on Moving to Switzerland

My Swiss Life: Mid Term Report on Moving to Switzerland

Welcome back to our final feature in the series My Swiss Life. Iโ€™ve had such a fun time doing these posts, thereโ€™s so much to share, I was quite unaware of it. So we conclude this series with an interview: what works, whatโ€™s great and what requires improvement. What were some of my expectations when [...]

My Swiss Life: All you need to know to move to Switzerland + Setting Up Home

My Swiss Life: All you need to know to move to Switzerland + Setting Up Home

First things first, I hope youโ€™re enjoying the posts in the โ€œMy Swiss Lifeโ€ series. Itโ€™s close to my heart and is definitely more than a peak into my new life. Moving changes life more than one can imagine. While I did my planning, one can never really be a 100% prepared. It is the [...]