3 reasons to celebrate 🥳 (and splurge🥂)


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  • 🥳 3 reasons to celebrate!
  • #1 ▶️ 5 years of YouTube
  • #2 👍 100k YouTube Subscribers
  • #3 👫 14 years of marriage (📸 with flashback pics)
  • ⛴️ Looking to splurge?!

5 years ago we uploaded our very first YouTube video.

👉 Watch old school Jana + Brett here.

We published that first video hoping to get 50 views and help at least one person.


Today, 100k people are subscribed to our channel.

Dream job description: travel Switzerland and teach others how to travel Switzerland with confidence!

"If you are considering a trip to Switzerland, look no further. The Aplins have ALL your answers."

–Jeanne

"We can't wait to go straight back to Switzerland — we can't get enough!"

–Jodi

"Thank you for all of your videos and guides. We just returned from our amazing trip to Switzerland and we couldn't have done it without your help!"

–Beachmom19

"We purchased their guide and watched their videos (multiple times) and felt well informed for our 5 days in the Alps. Thank you Jana and Brett!"

–The Pittsburg Travelers

⬆️ That encouragement never gets old.

But you know what does get old? Our age 🤣


This month we're celebrating 14 years of marriage.

How do you even summarize 14 years of time?

From traveling and moving abroad, from leadership roles to starting our own business, and even having a baby.

So whether you’ve been here since our early days or just found us last week while panic-Googling Swiss train passes 😉…

Thank you.

We are so grateful for your encouragement and support.

And we cannot wait to share more Swiss adventures with you in the future!


Swiss Splurges

Also celebrating something special? (Graduation? Anniversary? Retirement?) Here are a few Swiss splurges to consider:

Legends of Lake Lucerne Cruise

Luxury cruise with a 5-course meal. And endless drinks. And engaging storytelling. It's worth it!

Book HERE and save 10% with code APLINS10

Scenic Train Ride

We particularly enjoy the GoldenPass Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and Glacier Express! Opt for Prestige/First/Excellence Class, of course. 🥂

Spa

Relax in the highest spa in Europe (Riffelalp), or at the largest spa in Europe (Bürgenstock), or one overlooking Lake Lucerne (Rigi Kaltbad).


It took 5 years and 99 videos to reach 100K subscribers on YouTube.

In those same 5 years, we've grown our weekly email list to 20k readers!

(Well, actually, it took more than 99 videos! We published videos all over Europe during our first year, but we've since removed those from our channel so we can focus on Switzerland.)

 

Fascinating Facts


YouTube Community

What's the best thing to do in MONTREUX that is not called Château de Chillon? 😉

Check out 15 Things to Do in Montreux, Switzerland here. (Jana's favorite is #1 on this list!)


Behind the Scenes

A brief look at our lives behind the camera and computer.

RE-READING: This is Jana's third time through this series. (Remember how we're watching the Bond movies after Brett finishes a book? We're doing the same for this!)

EDITING: another tourist mistakes video...get ready to laugh while you learn! 🤣

LEARNING: How to count macros. We're nerds about health, and we'd like to eat more protein to match our fitness levels. If you have beginner tips, please send 'em our way!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Find the highlights and hidden gems of Montreux here.

Jana & Brett | Aplins in the Alps

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