Want to learn more about, Swiss traditions, politics, history or food culture, Bergli have a book for your Christmas list
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube Bergli Books Since 1988, Bergli Books has been publishing books in Switzerland that bridge intercultural gaps. Its mostly-English list focuses on the cultural diversity, rich history and cultural attitudes and values of the Swiss, and their interactions with international people living in Switzerland. Here I review 5 books sent to […]
Finding a great fitting, made to measure, washable, face mask
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube Nanikana I have been searching for a washable face mask and came across the company Nanikana that is lead by a sustainable artisan designer who hand makes really beautiful face masks in Basel. Previous Next She has a great selection of materials that she makes face masks from and can […]
A gin tasting evening at one Basel’s gin manufacturers – It’s Nginious!
Nginious Gin in a local premium brand Gin made in Basel who offer Gin tasting evenings in their workshop in Klybeck.
Swiss beauty – skin and hair care review
Hi, my name is Louise and I am a skincare junky. I am an avid follower of Caroline Hirons, Dominique Sachse and Trinny Woodall and I am constantly in search of a new wonder cream, lotion of potion to make the best of myself. Here, I review all things Swiss beauty.
I started my Swiss beauty review with a trip to my local pharmacy, searching the shelves for all of the Swiss products I could find. After living in Basel for more than 10 years I had heard of most of the brands, Mettler and Weleda have become favourites of mine, I had some Biokosma bought for my birthday a few years ago and I buy a La Prairie skin cream or serum every year when I get my bonus. Filabe and Rausch were new to me. I when I left Dropa with a bag full of treats that would suit my normal to dry skin.
Read on to find more about each company, which products I tested and what I found out about these products.
The ultimate apple juice at Kürbisegge in Muttenz
Vend apple juice by the litre a Kuerbisegge in Muttenz. Remember your own bottle of flask!
Holidays are expensive get a fabulous new haircut instead – MYNT
Read more about one of the best hair salon’s in town – certainly my favourite.
Exploring the amazing treasure trove of pumpkins at Pumpkin land Liestal
The farm at Obere Wanne in Liestal has quite the offer with a self pick flower paradise, a maize maze and kürbisland or pumpkin land that opens Sept-Oct every year.
Beer tasting and great food at Matt and Elly’s microbrewery
Genusswoche Basel
Genusswoche Basel is a celebration of regional food and drink from the Basel region. Genusswoche Basel literally translates to ‘enjoy week Basel’. This celebration happens in many forms throughout the restaurants and markets of Basel between the 17-27 September.
Marktschwarmer – shop online from multiple farm shops in one place
No need to drive from one farm shop to another or search endlessly to find local artisan food producers.
