Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: πΈ Jungfrau Region's famous mountains π€ Should you visit the Schilthorn? βΆοΈ NEW VIDEO | Is the Schilthorn worth it for you? π² 5% discount on your Swiss adventures π Steepest cable car in the world Reader, you already know that the Schilthorn is one of the most famous mountain excursions in the Jungfrau Region. (And possibly the second-most visited spot in the area behind Jungfraujoch.) But when you only have so much time and money in Switzerland, the...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ποΈ Grab your coffee and browse these Swiss headlines πΈ Where we've traveled in Switzerland this summer + pics π The world's longest staircase is in Switzerland Every morning of my childhood was familiar and comfortable. β It smelled like coffee. πΊ I heard my parents talking to each other with the morning news in the background. π° And there were always the familiar extra large pages of the newspaper spread on their laps. No matter how you read your news...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: π« Most people don't travel alone βΆοΈ NEW VIDEO: Switzerland with kids is easier (and better) than you think. π How kids ride Swiss trains for FREE We've noticed that most of our readers and viewers (like you, Reader) don't travel alone. You're going to Switzerland with your spouse, kids, parents, grandkids, friends, or another family. More travelers. Different generations. Multiple interests. Here's the good news: Switzerland with kids is easier (and...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: π¨πLearn about Switzerland's birthday π‘ Tips for if you're here on August 1 π₯³ How we're celebrating National Day πΆ The Swiss National Anthem Facts about Swiss National Day (aka Switzerland's birthday!) WHAT: This holiday remembers when 3 cantons (Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden) signed the Federal Charter of 1291 pledging to help each other if they were attacked (particularly from the Habsburgs). WHEN: They joined forces in 1291, but it wasn't declared a...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: β If you only have ONE day, where should you go? π NEW VIDEO Spend a perfect day here π We use this itinerary with our guests ποΈ One mile high π½οΈ Do you eat in restaurants when you travel π« What we're watching, crafting, and planning Reader, if you only have ONE day in the Jungfrau Region, where should you spend it? Before I answer that question (hint: our new video is the answer), I started thinking about why this place means so much to us. And...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: π€ YOU taught us what we need to know β 5 non-obvious questions + answers π€ Is its expensive to live in Switzerland? π What's your reason for visiting Zermatt? ποΈ What we're buying and reading Hi, Reader! When we first launched Aplins in the Alps, we met hundreds of you through our digital Consultation Calls. Spending hours screen-to-screen with you revealed your exact trip-planning questions. (βοΈ That's partially how we decide our video topics!) Since...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: π Repeat trips to the same place π¨π Zermatt is π€ βΆοΈ NEW VIDEO Cheap + Free things to do in Zermatt π July 4th...in Switzerland?! Reader, isn't it nice when you take a trip back to the same destination again? There's something familiar about the place that gives you a dose of confidence and relaxation. We always feel that way when we're riding the train to Zermatt. If the average hotel room in Zermatt costs 150β300 CHF per night, we've easily spent...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: π₯Ύ Best hikes (and walks) in Switzerland πͺ£ Our summer hiking bucket list π₯΅ Record temps in Switzerland β Where would you like to hike in Switzerland? Hi, Reader! If you're wearing clean sneakers and nice clothes from dinner, or you have limited mobility, here are a handful of casual strolls: Lauterbrunnen Valley (paved, flat) Montreux promenade (next to the lake) BΓΌrgenstock Felsenweg Along the cobblestone streets of Old Town Anywhere along a lake or...
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Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: π₯΅ Swiss summer forecast π 5 ways to beat the heat in Switzerland π¦ Jana's favorite gelaterias π₯€ Switzerland's national drink Pick your preference: a Swiss vacation with gloriously sunny weather or non-stop rain, clouds, and wind. We're gonna assume that most of you choose the sunshine. (I know, Reader, weather is usually a boring topic, but we promise to keep it interesting!) π 2024 was the warmest year in Switzerland since the mid-1800s. The whole...
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