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View: 1007 | 2024-09-30
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: 1036 | 2024-09-23
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: 1687 | 2024-04-22
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: 1697 | 2024-04-08
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: 1761 | 2024-04-01
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: 1651 | 2024-03-25
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: 1535 | 2024-03-18
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: 1092 | 2024-03-11
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: 1013 | 2024-03-04
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: 950 | 2024-02-26
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: 1017 | 2024-02-19
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: 1147 | 2024-02-12
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: 1040 | 2024-02-05
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: 1146 | 2024-01-29
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: 1395 | 2024-01-22
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: 1300 | 2024-01-15
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: 1202 | 2024-01-08
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: 1419 | 2023-12-18
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: 1455 | 2023-12-11
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: 1576 | 2023-12-05
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: 1724 | 2023-11-27
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: 1939 | 2023-11-20
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: 1487 | 2023-11-14
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: 1701 | 2023-11-12
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 ...
