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The Basel Christmas Market: Top Tips and Picks
Our top picks and hot tips for the Basel Christmas Market!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Best Baked Goods in Basel
Our guide to the BBB, best baking in Basel!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 20, 20246 min read
A Pungent Affair: The Bern Onion Festival
Celebrate the onion in all its glory at the Zibelemärit in Bern!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 16, 20242 min read
Childcare in Basel: Kitas and Daycare Families
Learn how to find a Kita or daycare family in Basel.
Summit Education
Oct 29, 20244 min read
Musical Theatre in Basel
Learn about the musical theatre scene in Basel and how to get involved!
Kate Michaels
Oct 23, 20246 min read
Basel's Hidden Gems: Restaurant Edition
Find your next favourite hole-in-the-wall!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Hobbies in Basel: Choral Singing
Basel has choirs in multiple languages for singers of all levels!
Alison Waterfield
Oct 9, 202413 min read
The Swiss Public School System Explained
Learn how Swiss public school works, specifically in Basel.
Haluk Tekbulut
Sep 30, 202410 min read
Blind Taste Test: Swiss Chocolate
See the results of our blind chocolate taste test!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Sep 25, 20245 min read
Costs of Raising a Child in Switzerland
A quick overview of the cost of raising a child in Switzerland in 2024.
Charles Glover
Sep 17, 20244 min read
St. Johann JUKIBU: One Library Many Languages
Explore the JUKIBU with books availble in 53 languages!
Maureen Senn-Carroll
Sep 10, 20244 min read
Health Food Stores in Basel
Take a tour of the health food stores in Basel and the products available.
Vanessa Gatelein
Sep 4, 202411 min read
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