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View: 637 | Sep 30, 2024
Amy Jost
It's sweater weather!
What I love about the fall is getting out into the fresh, often cool air outdoors. But to enjoy tha...
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View: 687 | Sep 23, 2024
Amy Jost
Oktoberfest!
Have you ever wondered about the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany? You have probably seen women in di...
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View: 1325 | Apr 22, 2024
Amy Jost
Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
Earth Day is a day on which we should think about our home, planet Earth. We should always consider...
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View: 1380 | Apr 8, 2024
Amy Jost
Swimming in Alpine Lakes
When I moved to Europe about 35 years ago, I was amazed by the clean and inviting water of Alpine l...
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View: 1437 | Apr 1, 2024
Amy Jost
Local spas are just the ticket
Spring Break in Europe is very different to the Spring Breaks I experienced as an American. There I...
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View: 1477 | Mar 25, 2024
Amy Jost
Burning a 'Böögg' to Kick Off Spring in Zurich
In Switzerland spring officially starts on March 1, but most Swiss consider the Spring Equinox (= w...
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View: 1377 | Mar 18, 2024
Amy Jost
Like a Fish to Water
One English phrase we often use to describe happiness is to say 'she took to her bike like a fish t...
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View: 944 | Mar 11, 2024
Amy Jost
'Despite the forecast, live like it's spring'
Spring in Switzerland is usually still quite chilly, with high temperatures of only 8 - 15 degress,...
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View: 933 | Mar 4, 2024
Amy Jost
Longer nights and warmer lakes, my spring treats
Life in Switzerland is lovely all seasons of the year, but the springs and summers are especially s...
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View: 867 | Feb 26, 2024
Amy Jost
No spas needed, just rest!
Like many people, when I think of 'self-care', I imagine a beautiful pool in a fancy resort where I...
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View: 902 | Feb 19, 2024
Amy Jost
New Traditions for an older Teacher
Black History Month has been around in United States' schools since 1976, but as a school child, I ...
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View: 986 | Feb 12, 2024
Amy Jost
Non-romantic Swiss and Valentine's Day
Switzerland might be known for its chocolates, which many people around the world give their loved ...
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View: 924 | Feb 5, 2024
Amy Jost
The Thai have 3 New Years a Year
I have been lucky enough to have taught and lived in several countries, including Thailand. It was ...
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View: 1015 | Jan 29, 2024
Amy Jost
Men Without Women, Murakami's 7 short stories
I love to read short stories. I have time to finish them during my busy work week and each story ca...
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View: 1301 | Jan 22, 2024
Amy Jost
Teaching Online for Beginners
During the pandemic most teachers needed to teach online if they wanted to keep their jobs. This wa...
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View: 1151 | Jan 15, 2024
Amy Jost
One step at a time
Learning anything is tough work. But trying to master a language might be one the most difficult th...
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View: 1095 | Jan 8, 2024
Amy Jost
My First Year in Cafetalk
After 39 years of teaching English online, and in person, and in 6 countries, I joined Cafetalk as ...
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View: 1320 | Dec 18, 2023
Amy Jost
The precious gift of time
When asked what I want for my birthday or Christmas, I find it more and more difficult to know what...
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View: 1350 | Dec 11, 2023
Amy Jost
Enjoy 'the holiday' this Christmas!
Christmas is a great time to watch movies with friends and family. If you have not already seen 'Th...
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View: 1408 | Dec 5, 2023
Amy Jost
Romantic Lights on Dark Nights
Christmas is a quiet time of year in Switzerland, where I currently live. Yes, people shop more tha...
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View: 1545 | Nov 27, 2023
Amy Jost
The Swiss Alps: a snow paradise!
Have you watched the K-drama Crash Landing on You, which was filmed in Switzerland in part? Or mayb...
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View: 1685 | Nov 20, 2023
Amy Jost
Why is it 'Black' Friday? Shopping (and saving) on a rainy, November day!
During the week of November 20 - 26, 2023, it doesn't matter what the weather is like - millions of...
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View: 1372 | Nov 14, 2023
Amy Jost
Thai Fall Tradition: Romantic Floating Lanterns
Have you ever wanted to see the reflection of a burning candle on a small boat floating on a river ...
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View: 1515 | Nov 12, 2023
Amy Jost
Turkey, Travel and Shopping in America
Halloween is over. Christmas is in December. So what do Americans do in November? The answer: most ...
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