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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20224 min read
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...
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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
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Basler Herbstmesse 2024
It's that time again when Basel celebrates the arrival of autumn with its fall festival. Herbstmesse will celebrate over 550 years (this...
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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
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 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
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...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20211 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,...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read
Mountain Safety
The mountains are a remarkable playground offering countless hours of hiking, skiing, and outdoor exploration. While enjoying natural...
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