I've raised my 3 kids across Switzerland, Australia, and the US — each culture has taught me valuable parenting lessons

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Naomi Tsvirko

We're sisters, best friends, and co-CEOs. Here's a day in our lives running our dental tech company.

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Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi.

Jos Schmid

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Haley Abivardi, DMD (above, right), and Dr. Goly Abivardi, DMD, the 56- and 52-year-old co-CEOs and founders of vVardis, based in Zug and Zurich. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I joined my parents on their first trip to Europe. It was a rare opportunity to reconnect with them as an adult.

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Joining my parents on their first trip to Europe was a great way for us to reconnect as adults.

Emily Shedal

Trump said he agreed to lower tariffs on Swiss goods after meetings with Rolex and other leaders

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President Donald Trump gave a speech in Davos, Switzerland.

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I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

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I've seen tourists make mistakes in Switzerland that cost them time, money, and peace.

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Surfing in Switzerland? One medieval town has waves, castles, and barely any tourists.

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Thun, Switzerland
Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem destination with medieval castles and lakeside mountain views.

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This hidden collection of lakeside villages an hour from Lake Como has all of the charm and none of the crowds

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Lake Lugano
Lugano is renowned for its waterfront position and a mild, sunny climate akin to the Mediterranean.

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I booked budget Airbnbs in small towns while backpacking Europe and found 2 hidden-gem destinations I'd never heard of

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Business Insider's reporter booked Airbnbs outside major European cities and found some hidden gems in Germany and Switzerland.

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Look inside Institut auf dem Rosenberg, an elite boarding school in Switzerland that costs over $200,000 a year

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Institut auf dem Rosenberg.

Institut auf dem Rosenberg

I love working remotely for a Swiss company from NYC. I clock in at 4 a.m. but get more time with my son and generous PTO.

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Ross McGraw spends time between the US and Switzerland.

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