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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Dec 29, 20244 min read
How to Make the Most of Nature in 2025
Whether you are the type of person to create New Year‘s resolutions or not, we can all benefit from more time spent in nature.
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Dec 8, 20243 min read
4 Tips for Getting Outside this Winter
Prioritizing outdoor time during the winter months can be a challenge. With colder temperatures and limited light hours, it‘s tempting to...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Jöriseen Loop
Overview: It is easy to see why this hike is a popular destination in the area. The remote alpine landscape provides unobstructed views...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - Yellow Trail Markers
Hiking in Switzerland is an absolute dream. With 65,000 km of well maintained and marked trails, hiking is one of the favorite past times...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Elfen and Wichtelweg
Not far from Basel, nestled deep in the forest, sits a magical world of the elves for your children to explore. With multiple activities...
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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...
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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....
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Panorama Trail Mt. Rigi, Switzerland
As the sun finally made a long awaited appearance, we made a mad dash for the mountains. A full week into school and schedules and work,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Rünenberg, Switzerland - Honigweg
This easy and educational trail is the ideal hike for a slow Sunday. If you reside near Basel, the drive is only 20 minutes away. With...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read
The Comic Trail in Uetliberg, Switzerland
The Comic Trail Uetliberg with Ueli and Uta The new and exciting Comic Trail is now open in Uetliberg. Uetliberg is the urban escape...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read
9 Snowshoeing Tips
Snowshoeing is an incredible way to enjoy the winter months and spend quality time outdoors. When we first moved to Switzerland we...
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