Basel Switzerland

by Lisa LeCoump
September 28, 2022November 23, 2025

Detailed view of traditional European building facade with ornate window frames.

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November 23, 2025

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

The start of a cruise down the Rhine on Viking River Cruises. Basel is a lovely city – can’t wait for the cruise to start to see more of this area. A week of wine and castles!

Historic European-style house with rounded tower, red shutters, and wooden door.

Colorful European street with boutique shops, elegant architecture, and neon lighting at dusk.

Aluminum window shutters on an old building's traditional style window.

Beautiful historic building with intricate architecture and vibrant flower-adorned balconies.

Detailed view of traditional European building facade with ornate window frames.

Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography

Posts created by Lisa LeCoump — Food Photographer, Agricultural Expert, and Home Baker. Sharing master recipes, chef secrets, and sustainable baking for every kitchen.

Professional Photographer - Food Photographer, Wedding Photographer. Lisa was previously the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, responsible for reviewing and enforcing organic regulations and Environmental Protection Agency pesticide use regulations. She also worked for years as an Agricultural Advisor in California, a farmer in California, and an Agricultural Extension Agent in Thailand. She received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from California State University, Chico and studied Integrated Pest Management at U.C., Davis, which involved farming methods that preserve the environment.