I have moved from India (Mumbai) to Swiss a couple of months back and many-a-times when I have looked around for some answers on line, I have found something useful on English Forum. Finally I decided to join it and feel happy to be part of this on line community.
I am married and have two children (son aged six+ and daughter aged 2+). Currently we are trying to find our feet but getting around okay.
Would be glad to be of help in case any one has any questions on travel to India or about India.
Welcome ooohhh questions about India?! Thanks for the offer! I WANT to go there but I'll have to wait until my two are a bit older. I love Indian food and culture.
Welcome to Forum and welcome to Switzerland. Hope you find your transition smooth. We are also from India and have kids about same age as yours, although we have been here for over 5 years. If you are around in Zurich with your family, you are most welcome to meet up at ours.
Just a few tip, like some one mentioned above Switzerland loving expats in this forum have low tolerance and less considerations when people call Switzerland Swiss. It is like you saying I am moving to Indian.
Another one, get to your Skis from very first season along with 6 year old. This is one of the best advantage of moving to Switzerland so don't miss it. Enjoy Cheese and chocolate (although Belgian are the best ) goes without saying.
Hoi Rajput! Welcome to the forum, and welcome to Swiss!
Swiss is a lovely place to live, once you get used to some of the weirder aspects of the local culture - such as members of an internet forum getting bent out of shape at people daring to use an anglicised homophone of Suisse instead of the more cumbersome Switzerland . They seem to be oblivious to the fact that there are more varieties of English than those used in the British Isles and North America, and are unwilling to accept that such an abbreviation is harmless, logical, and intuitively comprehensible to newcomers and oldtimers alike, in a way that CH, for example, might not be.
If you can get used to the tiresome pedantry, though, both Swiss and the English Forum are delightful places to spend your time.
Whew ! Didn't imagine that my innocuous reference would stir up a debate. Have heard all views and respect them; let's put this to bed and move ahead - Life is beautiful !
Nice to hear from some of my fellow brethren from India. Thanks for the tips folks.
Just wanted to update all who are in love with the Alphonso mango (It's rated the king of fruits in Mumbai) and wondering where to get some - you can get them in the Asian store right next to Lausanne railway station (Rue du Simplon). You can also get a superb variety of "Chausa" mangoes which I found are from Pakistan and taste and smell yummy. Try it folks if you can get your hands on them!
Thanks for putting things in perspective. I am settling in okay and looking forward to a great time in Switzerland. Like they said - "In Rome be like Romans". Hopefully with the French lessons, I will be able to get my act together
Timpy - Thanks for the warm welcome and your advice
Look forward to the skiing season when it starts. I am in Morges (in the middle of Lausanne and Geneva) and do let me know as well if you happen to come this side.