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Friday, 27 July 2018

Decathlon in Geneva...no need to shop in France for sport anymore



The French sports store Decathlon, already present in x countries, recently opened its second store in Switzerland, and it is in Geneva ! With a reputation for goods of acceptable quality for a limited price, many -included me- welcomed this news. I went to the shop and here are my first impressions: price, variety of products, customer service, etc...

Monday, 16 July 2018

Geneva more expensive ? not always (watch out for Ferney-Voltaire)



Switzerland is known for offering a good quality of life; this comes at a price: most consumer goods and especially groceries are more expensive in Switzerland than in other European countries. However, behind that general statement, it is still possible to find cheaper products - at least in Geneva. Examples below with groceries.

Saturday, 14 July 2018

Sunday, 8 July 2018

3 opportunities to meet people and socialize in Geneva




We all hear the same old about Geneva: it is very hard to make new acquaintances, let alone find a mate. Well, if you feel that way, I have a couple of effective solutions for you: better opportunities to socialize, and to expand your social network in Geneva or anywhere in Switzerland. Just read on.