If you love traveling Switzerland, getting off-the-beaten-path, or having foodie experiences, then you're in the right place! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธWe're Jana and Brett โ Aplins in the Alps โ and we help you TRAVEL SWITZERLAND ๐จ๐ญWITH CONFIDENCE. Learn how to maximize your experiences while minimizing your budget and planning time.
What if Swiss transportation was a GAME?
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Imagine 3 bean bag chairs plopped on the ground in front of an old-school TV. (Remember the days before flat screens?!) In the late 1990s, I (Jana) was mesmerized to watch my big brothers play video games like Donkey Kong and 007. And boy-oh-boy, it was a special day when I actually had a controller in my hand! Since we only had 2-player games, this privilege was usually reserved for when one of my brothers wasn't home. Brett still remembers the first time he played Duck Hunt as a 5-year old. Pulling the trigger on that plastic gun and watching the ducks fall to the ground (or seeing the bullets explode harmlessly in the sky!) became the activity of choice for many evenings after that. The invention of technology was so magical back then, right?! Reader, are you a fan of games?Now, our home has a closet full of board games, which we play at least once a week. Even if you're not as into games as we are, let's use our imagination for a minute... What if Swiss transportation was a game? For so many travelers, public transport is a stressful part of your Swiss vacation. (Evidenced by 1700+ travelers who have bought our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation, or the millions of views on our Swiss transportation videos...) Instead of tension and mistakes, let's gamify Swiss transportation!Flip open our newest Swiss Travel GuideIn just a few weeks, our newest Swiss Travel Guide will be published in our online shop. Curious what you'll get after you swipe your card? Here's a brief look inside the cover of our 3-Day Guide to Montreux + the Swiss Riviera... Guide UpdatesWhen you buy a Swiss Travel Guide from Aplins in the Alps, you're given free annual updates. We are in the process of updating all of our Guides for 2026.This includes things like seasonal opening dates, timetables, prices, etc. They will all be updated by May. If you bought a guide, keep an eye on your inbox. We will let let you know when it's ready for your summer travels! |
Jana & Brett | Aplins in the Alps
If you love traveling Switzerland, getting off-the-beaten-path, or having foodie experiences, then you're in the right place! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธWe're Jana and Brett โ Aplins in the Alps โ and we help you TRAVEL SWITZERLAND ๐จ๐ญWITH CONFIDENCE. Learn how to maximize your experiences while minimizing your budget and planning time.
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