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Monday, 27 February 2017

Free public transport in Geneva –yes it IS possible !


Public transportation for (almost) free in Geneva seems like an oxymoron…Is it possible to find free transportation in one of the most expensive cities in the world ! Yes, I will entertain you today of several options to reduce your transportation costs.

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

How to get discounted train tickets on the Swiss railway


If you always plan trips in the Swiss countryside or cities but end up giving up because of the price of travelling by train, this article is for you. Indeed, there are several options to get train ticket at a reduced fare in Switzerland. In order to propose low cost train tickets, the Swiss government gives incentives for people who favour rail transportation. Here are a couple of ticket deals available to you. Read on:

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Beauty on budget: affordable wax bars, greater Geneva


Many females who recently moved to Geneva will cringe at the prices of beauty salons in the city, and more specifically waxing...Unless you live hairy or had permanent hair removal, wax sessions will take their toll on your monthly budget. Here I indicate where you can go and get waxed on budget in neighboring France, and how much money it will save you.

Monday, 16 January 2017

Affordable housing in Geneva - reduce your rent in 3 easy steps


The real estate market in Geneva is on average the most expensive of Switzerland, and landlords may take advantage of the situation to impose high rents. I explain here how to legally reduce an over expensive rent in 3 easy steps.

Monday, 9 January 2017

Free Fitness classes in Geneva with Urban Training


Interesting enough, the gym market is quite dynamic in Geneva. We can all name at least five good gyms in Geneva city...but I can do better: talk about fitness classes for free, yes completely free, I just named URBAN TRAINING !!! discover here how to benefit from it, how to get fit from free.

Tuesday, 3 January 2017