Thru Hike - Via Surprise - Route 32
Ever wanted to give a thru hike a go, but feeling intimated by the duration and time required to do so? The Via Surprise (Route 32),...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Oct 29, 20232 min read
Rega - The Swiss Air Rescue Service
Have you heard of Rega the Swiss Air Rescue Service? This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 by Dr. Rudolf Bucher. By offering...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Sep 24, 20222 min read
Wasserfallen Rundweg
Wasserfallen, the beautiful mountain that straddles Basel and the Swiss Plateau, is the perfect location for a hike or family adventures....
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20224 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - White-Red-White Trail Markers
To continue with our theme of how to read a Swiss Trail Marker, today we will explore the white-red-white trails, which are also known as...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Pratteln to Muttenz - Rebenweg
There is something absolutely magical about the autumn. Wearing sweaters, indulging in the cooler temperatures and experiencing the...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Basler Herbstmesse 2024
It's that time again when Basel celebrates the arrival of autumn with its fall festival. Herbstmesse will celebrate over 550 years (this...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Schloss Wildenstein - Switzerland
If you are looking for a pleasant stroll on a weekend, consider the lovely route from Lampenberg to Wildenstein and back to Lampenberg....
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Globi Theme Trails - Engstligenalp, Switzerland
If your child is a fan of Globi, the famous Swiss cartoon that resembles a blue parrot, then look no further than Engstligenalp. This...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Buurelandweg - Theme Trail in Aargau
Get ready for a scenic adventure on the Buurelandweg Aargau theme trail. From the moment you arrive at Schloss Kasteln, this hike is...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Teufelskeller Nature Reserve - Baden
"Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky." - Kahlil Gibran Are you familiar with forest bathing? Forest bathing is a term that...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Augusta Raurica - Step Back in Time
Are you familiar with Augusta Raurica? Have you ever visited this ancient wonder? Augusta Raurica is home to gorgeously preserved Roman...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 21, 20213 min read
Can Children Really Hike to Huts?
The very short answer to the question, "Can children really hike to huts," is YES! Of course they can, but that it not to say that as...
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