<p>Part one of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.  For this we travel back in time to join two backpackers exploring Europe in the 1980s, and we find out how they’re connected to Swiss mercenaries hitting the road in the 17th century. </p>

Part one of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness. For this we travel back in time to join two backpackers exploring Europe in the 1980s, and we find out how they’re connected to Swiss mercenaries hitting the road in the 17th century.

<p>Part one of a three-part series about the connection between nostalgia and homesickness.&nbsp; For this we travel back in time to join two backpackers exploring Europe in the 1980s, and we find out how they’re connected to Swiss mercenaries hitting the road in the 17th century.&nbsp;</p>

Part 1: Why do we get nostalgic?

Swiss stories for the world with host Susan Misicka. In every episode we cover a universal topic with strong Swiss ties. You’ll be surprised at how much "Swissness" there is out there.

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