That pesky lake parasite we call Duck Flea.
The parasite actually develops in snail but looks for a warm host to lay its eggs.
Category Archives: Tips & Tricks for Living in GVA
E-Biking in Geneva : subsidies, safety, rules (and an Expo this weekend)
As E-bikes zoom past me, I remind myself that one less combustible engine is stinking up the air I am gasping to breath.
Halloween in Geneva
Icy fingers that grab their prey.
And do bad things ’til night turns to day.
Heed this plea to stay inside.
Find covers and blankets and sheets to hide. *
Geneva Libraries : Quality books in many European languages.
One of the best kept secrets in Geneva is the public library system. For greedy reasons, I’m not sure I …
Cheap French Classes in Geneva (UPDATED)
Back in 2012 Karina wrote a blog about Cheap French Classes in Geneva. I am long overdue updating her blog …
Second Choice Produce at Discounted Prices
I arrived expecting a small shop filled with bruised and pitted produce but instead I had to ask why their products were considered second choice. The vegetables looked better than my grocery store and the fruit had a few small blemishes. He replied that these winter vegetables were too large and the lettuce was in surplus.
Tap Water in Geneva-Drink Up!
Whenever I return from a holiday outside of Switzerland, I am happy to get home and drink that first glass of water from my tap.
Don’t Touch!
They are red, hairy and poisonous. This long line of nose-to-tail travelling caterpillars, that can easily reach 2 meters long, is fascinating for both kids and animals alike. But don’t touch them!
On Sale Now: Think Ski, the AIWC’s New Area Ski Guide
Think Ski, the American International Women’s Club’s guide to skiing in the area’s local resorts has just gone on sale …
Chocolate Boutiques in Geneva
If I could live in any building in Switzerland, it would be by my favorite boutique chocolate-maker, Philippe Pascoët, in …
