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...

Please do not allow the word "hostel" to deter you from a visit to this indulgent destination located in Laax. While the rooms are...

Basler Läckerli are a sweet staple in the region. These spicy biscuits that have a very unique taste are flavored with honey, nuts...

The Swiss Path, or route 99 of the Swiss hiking trail system, is one of the most historical and scenic routes in Switzerland. The Swiss...

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....

To Anne, I am forever grateful to you for gracefully revealing how to cultivate a life well lived; a life abundant with love and...

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

The History of HealthFirst HealthFirst was founded in 2008 by Dr. Michelle Wright and Dr. Penny Fraser. The organization was created as a...

To celebrate the arrival of spring, it seems only right to enjoy a gorgeous hike in the countryside among plenty of cherry trees. This...

It's almost that incredible time of the year when Basel celebrates its yearly carnival. Fasnacht, is steeped in tradition and has been...

Introduction to Forest Playgroups: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to send your child into the forest for playgroup or...

Wasserfallen, the beautiful mountain that straddles Basel and the Swiss Plateau, is the perfect location for a hike or family adventures....

Overview: This local hike, starting in Ettingen and concluding in Aesch seems to have it all. A horse farm, calming forests, vineyards,...

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...