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),...

Winter is a glorious time of year! To make the most of those few fleeting months, knowing how to read trail markers will not only keep...

“Restore balance. Most children have technology, school and extra-curricular activities covered. It’s time to add a pinch of adventure, a...

Have you heard of Rega the Swiss Air Rescue Service? This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 by Dr. Rudolf Bucher. By offering...

Overview: Get ready for a full day of experiments, learning and hands-on, interactive fun for people of all ages! Technorama is an...

Overview: It is easy to see why this hike is a popular destination in the area. The remote alpine landscape provides unobstructed views...

Of all the trails in Switzerland, the white-blue-white trails pose the greatest risk! These trails are known as Alpine trails and for...

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...

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...

Searching for the perfect spring hike doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, we recently discovered one of the most beautiful hikes not far...

"Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky." - Kahlil Gibran Are you familiar with forest bathing? Forest bathing is a term that...

Are you familiar with Augusta Raurica? Have you ever visited this ancient wonder? Augusta Raurica is home to gorgeously preserved Roman...

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...

The Comic Trail Uetliberg with Ueli and Uta The new and exciting Comic Trail is now open in Uetliberg. Uetliberg is the urban escape...

Snowshoeing is an incredible way to enjoy the winter months and spend quality time outdoors. When we first moved to Switzerland we...