I’m here in Geneva, Switzerland on a business trip. It’s probably one of the most expensive cities in probably one of the most expensive countries in the world. Whilst I’m trying to justify buying anything here, here’s the stuff I didn’t know before I come to Geneva:

(1) Luxury watches are sold everywhere here, as expected. You can bargain the prices down for about 10% if you pay cash from any retailers (even at Patek Philippe shop) and if you’re a tourist you get 7% VAT back. However, you’ll be surprised that these watches aren’t any cheaper than elsewhere. (Hint: go back to good ole’ Old Bond St. in London for watches)

(2) People here speak French, but they aren’t as rude as their counterparts in France. So langauge doesn’t exactly define or shape French Swiss culture but it only influences.

(3) Patara fine dining Thai restaurant here has the same menu as the ones in London, but almost twice the price thanks to the strong Swiss francs. The same applies with le Relais de l’Entrecote.

(4) Don’t wear jacket and tie, or that means you have lowered yourself to the same level as those responsible for the Eurozone crisis. (But I’ll have to tell you they’ve got style, they all look so fucking sharp)

(5) The Swissôtel Métropole hotel doesn’t have free Wi-Fi. It’s just cheap, calling itself a five-star hotel and charge CHF 20 for 24 hours of Internet access, when the city itself and Starbucks are giving it out for free.

I think I’m now addicted to putting things into lists. Now why would the company I work with right now wants me to be their copywriter again?