Briny Afterwork

Once a month from September to April, a sea breeze blows on Cargobar. Markus, a Basler living in Paris, comes back to his hometown with crates filled in with oysters. During two evenings - every first Wednesday and Thursday of the month- he cracks open hundreds of bivalves, delighting Cargobar regulars. Fresh oysters are directly imported from … Continue reading Briny Afterwork

Practice your crawl stroke in style!

Have you ever thought that combining art & fitness was possible? In Basel, it is! The Radisson Blu Hotel hides an arty secret: the largest hotel indoor swimming pool in town designed by Danish legend Dane Verner Panton. The bright and colorful plastic decor around this 20-meter long pool is absolutely unique. The lights from … Continue reading Practice your crawl stroke in style!

Romantic dinner in a gondola

Cold weather is finally here and Valentine's day is around the corner! What about sharing fondue with your loved one in a gondola? Baracca Zermatt, an authentic rustic chalet with a cozy fireplace, is one of the best fondue places in town. The gondola set outside the chalet, away from prying eyes, is perfect to have a … Continue reading Romantic dinner in a gondola

Welcome to my blog!

I am really excited to take my first steps in the blogging world. I hope to share here with you a little about my life in Basel. I will be writing (sometimes in French… sometimes in English…) primarily on restaurants, bars and shops I like to go to, as well as on trips and things … Continue reading Welcome to my blog!