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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! ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธWe're Jana and Brett โ€” Aplins in the Alps โ€” and we help you TRAVEL SWITZERLAND ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญWITH CONFIDENCE. Learn how to maximize your experiences while minimizing your budget and planning time.

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You can plan the perfect Swiss vacation...and still miss it.

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿค” We still think about this couple we met ๐Ÿ“† Plan a realistic Swiss itinerary โ–ถ๏ธ *New Video* You can plan the perfect Swiss vacation...and still miss it. ๐Ÿค“ Learning Swiss German ๐Ÿ‘€ Behind the Scenes: Cooking + Christmas The white table cloth and dishes contrasted with the blue water outside the panoramic windows. We were sitting beside the glass โ€” a romantic table for the honeymooners. Our 2-week Swiss trip was winding down, but our 2-week-old marriage...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐ŸŽƒ Fall events in Switzerland ๐Ÿ‚ Where to see the Fall leaves ๐Ÿฎ Cow parades (where to watch them!) ๐Ÿซ The best Swiss chocolate is... Hi, Reader! It was Fall 2024. I was 7 months pregnant, waddling across Basel with my friend. Every few minutes we wandered into another square dotted with food stalls, craft booths, and amusement rides. Nope, it wasn't a Christmas Market โ€” it was a Fall Festival! Eye Spy the ferris wheel! (Basel Herbstmesse) Fall Events in...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿคฏ Brett just ran for 6.5 hours straight โ€“ (Send him some encouragement!) ๐Ÿš‚ FREE Travel Days with the Swiss Travel Pass โ€“ (+ 50% off Luggage Transport) ๐Ÿช™ penny for your thoughts โ€“ (leave a review) ๐Ÿ“š 10k and counting ๐Ÿฅณ celebrating our birthdays What's the farthest you've ever run, Reader? For Jana, that's about 5 miles. (Way back in 2015...I don't love running!) For Brett, that's 26 miles! Starting line in Interlaken Finish in Eigergletscher Recap: Brett...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: โ“The most popular Swiss train pass? โ–ถ๏ธ NEW VIDEO: Does the Swiss Travel Pass fit your itinerary? ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Gain access to 500+ museums for free! The Swiss Travel Pass is probably the most well-known train pass in Switzerland. But that doesnโ€™t mean itโ€™s automatically the best choice for your trip, subscriber.first_name }}. ๐Ÿ‘ˆ It's what we bought in 2012 for our 2-week Swiss honeymoon. But on our dozens of return trips...that was never the pass in our wallets. In...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿ‚ Our favorite things about Fall ๐Ÿ Switzerland in Autumn: what you need to know ๐ŸŒณ Which trees to look for Reader, when you think of Autumn, what comes to mind? Jana: drinking warm apple cinnamon sirop or taking a walk just to crunch through the leaves Brett: crisp blue skies, perfect hiking weather, and evenings around the campfire Little Aplin: getting to wear a jacket and boots, spending all day outside โ†’ You: the perfect time to visit Switzerland!...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿ˜ฅ Cancer sucks ๐Ÿค“ Could you be a Jeopardy contestant? ๐Ÿ“ฑ Screenshots from my personal notes โ–ถ๏ธ NEW VIDEO: Swiss World Records ๐Ÿ† Switzerland Guinness World Records Cancer sucks Many of you know Stacey, our assistant. ๐Ÿคฉ She's a rock star at answering your emails and cheering you on while you plan your trip. Stacey is also married to Toby, Brett's best friend for 20+ years! Stacey and Toby's 14-year old daughter, Bella, was suddenly diagnosed with cancer...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿงณ I'm so glad we have this! โœ… True or False... ๐Ÿค“ Behind the scenes: sunshine, music, and race day strategy We've done a bit of traveling this year. So we want to share the things that we repeatedly find ourselves saying, "I'm so glad we have this!" Trippd Toiletry Bag We stayed in 3 different places during our 2 weeks in Italy. And it was easy-peasy to zip up this all-in-one toiletry bag, pack it in my suitcase, and unzip it again at our next...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿ“ธ Jungfrau Region's famous mountains ๐Ÿค” Should you visit the Schilthorn? โ–ถ๏ธ NEW VIDEO | Is the Schilthorn worth it for you? ๐Ÿ“ฒ 5% discount on your Swiss adventures ๐Ÿš  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...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Grab your coffee and browse these Swiss headlines ๐Ÿ“ธ Where we've traveled in Switzerland this summer + pics ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ The world's longest staircase is in Switzerland Every morning of my childhood was familiar and comfortable. โ˜• It smelled like coffee. ๐Ÿ“บ I heard my parents talking to each other with the morning news in the background. ๐Ÿ“ฐ And there were always the familiar extra large pages of the newspaper spread on their laps. No matter how you read your news...

Email At-A-Glance Here's what's inside: ๐Ÿ‘ซ Most people don't travel alone โ–ถ๏ธ NEW VIDEO: Switzerland with kids is easier (and better) than you think. ๐Ÿ†“ 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...