I may not have “conquered the country” and snapped pictures of the many postcard destinations Switzerland has to offer, but by traveling without moving for much of the time, I’ve had a chance to observe some of the finer aspects of life in Switzerland (which for me is a huge incentive for my full-time travel lifestyle). Here are my random observations of the Swiss life:
It’s Clean….Almost too Clean…
Okay, maybe it isn’t too clean, but Switzerland as a whole is impeccable, top to bottom. Even the tractors and farm equipment I’ve seen is polished to a gleam.
Two separate people who came to visit me this summer each remarked that they feel it’s almost uncomfortably clean….broaching on sterile. (I believe this is a backhanded compliment of sorts on their part).
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Nora Dunn
Nora is a Professional Hobo and Freelance Writer, who enjoys living life on the road with no fixed address. Since selling all a…
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hahaha the same thing happened to me when i toured India. I was askin my Indian friend why cant they be like Singaporeans - immaculately clean... He showed his disgust by telling me that Singapore is like a HOSPITAL-sterile clean lol!
I think its cultural.