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Toddler-Friendly Restaurants in Basel
Find some great toddler-friendly restaurants in Basel!
Gabriela Peres D'Aquino
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Tips for the A1 German Verbal Exam
Learn some tips and tricks to pass your A1 German exam from Sabine Erker
Schönes Deutsch
Feb 7, 20243 min read
The Culture of Basel Fasnacht
Learn more about the cultural traditions of Fasnacht and its UNESCO distinction.
Alain Grimm
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Moving to Switzerland with Pets
Find out what you need to do to move your furry friends to Switzerland.
Peggy Sacotte
Feb 1, 20245 min read
Coworking Spaces in Basel
Find a great coworking space in Basel!
Andrea Cristancho
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Specialty Supermarkets in the Basel Area
Looking for something special to put on the menu? Check out our handy guide!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Jan 24, 20246 min read
Basel in Context: The Cultural Capital of Switzerland
How did Basel become the 'cultural capital of Switzerland'? Find out here!
Alison Waterfield
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Cross-Country Skiing: A Beginners Guide with Destinations
Great for beginners, cross-country skiing allows you to experience the serene beauty of the mountains at a slower pace than downhill, while
Ariana McBride
Dec 23, 20234 min read
Winter Hiking: Teufelsschlucht, Hägendorf
Hiking in a winter wonderland! Enjoy the snow only 35mins from Basel.
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Plan a Winter Break
Plan a sledding trip with Melinda Schoutens, co-author of the Fresh Air Kids Switzerland hiking series.
Melinda Taylor Schoutens
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Introducing: ThanksGiver Schweiz
Get to know ThanksGiver Schweiz, a Basel area food bank with some great volunteer opportunities.
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Introducing: Babsy
Basel developed Babsy is a safe and secure way to find a babysitter, with the help of a app!
Meaghan Renner Ofori
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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