How to Read Winter Trail Markers
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...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Oct 29
- 2 min
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
- Oct 13
- 2 min
Basler Läckerli Huus Tour
Basler Läckerli are a sweet staple in the region. These spicy biscuits that have a very unique taste are flavored with honey, nuts...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Bex Salt Mine
Overview: The Bex salt mine sits deep below the Earth. Known as, “the white gold of the Alps,” salt has been a treasure for centuries....
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Sep 21
- 9 min
Promises to Keep
To Anne, I am forever grateful to you for gracefully revealing how to cultivate a life well lived; a life abundant with love and...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- May 8
- 2 min
Technorama - A Scientific Adventure
Overview: Get ready for a full day of experiments, learning and hands-on, interactive fun for people of all ages! Technorama is an...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Aug 26, 2021
- 4 min
Life Lessons - Breaking the Rules
I hadn’t really thought much about it until I read an article years ago from Outside Magazine entitled, “Doing Right Means Sometimes...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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 17, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Mountain Safety
The mountains are a remarkable playground offering countless hours of hiking, skiing, and outdoor exploration. While enjoying natural...
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