Everything I wish I’d known, sorted into three neat categories for you.

Eating out in Switzerland can cost you a small fortune. Here I compare restaurant prices with homemade alternatives and share the recipes I actually make (because a CHF 28 lasagne at a restaurant hits different when you know you can make it at home for a fraction of the price).

Switzerland is postcard-level beautiful, and a lot of it is completely free. Here you’ll find hikes, walks and viewpoints around Lucerne that are worth every step, all reachable by public transport. No car needed.

The practical stuff nobody tells you when you move here. From Nextbike to Half-Fare cards, GA Night to grocery shopping. The hacks and tips that actually make a difference when you’re living here on a student budget.

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