Switzerland - Culture Smart!

Overview

A valuable resource that guides you through Swiss life and society to reveal the warmth, wit, and intelligence of its inhabitants 

Set aside your preconceptions of postcard scenery, chocolate, cheese, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is anything but bland. This small, multilingual, and fiercely independent country in the heart of Europe is full of surprises. Culture Smart! Switzerland reveals the human dimension of this enigmatic country. It provides an historical overview, explores Swiss values and attitudes, and looks at the cultural continuity of festivals and traditions.

Reviews

"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers."—Sunday Times Travel

"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." —Global Travel

"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." —Observer

"...as useful as they are entertaining."—Easy Jet Magazine

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world."—New York Times

Author Biography

Kendall Hunter is a Canadian freelance journalist, author, photographer, and entrepreneur. She now lives in Toronto and is the founder and CEO of Culture Dock, a crowd-sourced global travel app.