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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, 20211 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...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read


24 Stops/Rehberger-Weg
A few years ago, we discovered a way to combine both the education of art and the natural world for our children. There is a lovely hike...
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...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read


How to Dress for Winter
Winter has officially arrived and we understand the need to shrug off the outdoors during these short, cold days, but if you dress right,...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Mountain Safety
The mountains are a remarkable playground offering countless hours of hiking, skiing, and outdoor exploration. While enjoying natural...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Best Playgrounds Around Basel
*Picture above not taken in Basel. Outdoor Playgrounds Claramatte – Klingentalstrasse 25 Located on the Kleinbasel side of the city, this...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20214 min read


Why We Wrote Our Books
"We created the book we wish we would have had upon our arrival in Switzerland."-Melinda We are passionate about nature. We retreat to...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Basel-Landschaft - Muttenz Loop
This is our go-to hike on lazy weekends when we long for fresh air, but don't have the time or the energy to travel far. Regardless of...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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