Backpacking in the Swiss Alps (on a budget)

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @frhaber
    @frhaber Год назад +25

    I absolutely loved this European series. It was like watching best friends on a bucket list trip of a lifetime. The style is also more my style than many van life videos. Less driving/finding campsites and more exploring of where you are. That said, you van life videos are more balanced. Thank you.

  • @janeYS
    @janeYS Год назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 Год назад +1

    I think it's great you did this trip trying to stay on the $100/day budget. It's so easy to go somewhere and spend lots of $$$$$, if you have it, but all of us can handle trying to do cool trips on the "cheap", not that the places have felt cheap. Pretty cool you got the 15 bed hostel room to yourselves! Especially after Mr. Snorestorm!

  • @corysvanlife
    @corysvanlife Год назад +16

    Great call on Switzerland!! That looked incredible.
    Natalie, I was waiting on someone to walk in when you were up on Jimmy’s shoulders 😆 How awesome that you got the 15 person shared hostel to yourself!!
    Your Europe trip was so awesome to watching!! I can’t wait for your next adventures!!!

  • @marymurphy5069
    @marymurphy5069 Год назад +7

    Thank you Jimmy and Natalie for taking us along, what a beautiful trip.

  • @fourpressmedia2674
    @fourpressmedia2674 Год назад +10

    What a beautiful tour! Thank you Jimmy and Natalie for taking us along for your European trip. I've really enjoyed the experience through your lens.
    BTW - I don't know how/why anyone would thumbs-down this video. ❤

  • @MelissaMalzahn
    @MelissaMalzahn Год назад +8

    Thank you for sharing your Europe tours. Most of us would never be able to see these places. Safe travels home. Glad you had a great adventure.

  • @baldysroost5757
    @baldysroost5757 Год назад +4

    You guys are a lot more adventurous than I am. Thanks for bringing me along on your journey. It has been interesting.

  • @lynettecarner
    @lynettecarner Год назад +7

    Natalie and Jimmy, thank you for sharing the most amazingly beautiful sights you have seen in your travels. It's beautiful on camera, I can't imagine how beautiful in person it was. Safe travels and sending hugs 🤗🤗

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 Год назад +11

    2 miles absolutely counts! Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeoous place with us! ❤🙏

  • @JenSwarbrick1966
    @JenSwarbrick1966 Год назад +2

    The two of you sitting with the cow chewing your cud made me laugh! Great shot!
    This series has been awesome to see/watch/experience with you.
    Thanks for taking us along!

  • @philvale5724
    @philvale5724 Год назад +2

    Hi 👋, Natalie & Jimmy, Thank-you for sharing your adventures in Europe, amazing places, with amazing scenery, 🐂🦣🦘🦄🧗‍♀️🪂⛷️🧘‍♂️🧘🚠🚡🚂🏔️🛖, 😂😂😂 . I have ridden a Harley, over and through the Alps, at least 4 times, like you i had to stop and put on all of my clothes , snow ⛄️ ❄️and more snow ❄️, The great adventure, Beaning Free , Stay Safe, look 👀 forward to seeing your both soon, and thank you once again for showing all your experiences and your amazing views, Phil from the moulin France.

  • @bsnbbq
    @bsnbbq Год назад +6

    You guys are amazing! It’s been a real treat getting to following along on your European adventure (well…all adventures, really!)! Safe travels home and see you back in van life soon!

  • @johnhamilton1098
    @johnhamilton1098 Год назад +1

    We love you guys so much - There is a nicer, cuter couple on you tube. This was such a wonderful trip and adventure. You did a wonderful job of planning this for US! We are anxious to see what you two have planned for us next! Jimmy, you are a great guy for sure. May I suggest you two spend some time relaxing back in the states and get your wedding planned and enjoyed. Don't let Natalie get away. She is an incredible woman and such a gift from the ALMIGHTY........and she radiates beauty with her wonderful smile. Best wishes to you both for the future........

  • @mildredlackey1938
    @mildredlackey1938 Год назад +1

    When we were there I loved listening to the cow bells in the mountains and valley of the mountains , so soothing, I also got a charm bracelet with the flower of Europe in Luzern, 👍🤗

  • @KeesBoons
    @KeesBoons Год назад +3

    Jimmy, Natalie, Thank you for taking us along. 10 more of these trips and you'll have seen a nice part of Europe ;o). I was surprised to see you in Switzerland. Yes, it's a fantastic country, but very expensive. Hope you'll have great memories for the rest of your lives, and somehow I don't doubt it.

  • @dooley-ch
    @dooley-ch Год назад +3

    Glad to see you made it to my part of the world! Sorry about the weather. In 1987 I came from Ireland to Grindlewald to spend the summer climbing in the Alps. At the end of the three month season I forgot to go home and I have been here ever sense.

  • @sherrywarren-biers3327
    @sherrywarren-biers3327 Год назад +4

    Loved those spectacular mountain views and all the wandering cows!! 🩷🩷🩷

  • @markgreengrass9603
    @markgreengrass9603 Год назад

    My wife and I love Interlaken and the surrounding area. We’ve only been there twice. The first time was our honeymoon and the second time was 20 years later with our 2 children. Fantastic memories!

  • @onmission316
    @onmission316 Год назад +3

    Great tour. I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you.

  • @thomashollenstein4237
    @thomashollenstein4237 Год назад +1

    Switzerland seems to be expensive - if you go the tourist paths. But it has many other facettes, which are much cheeper for the swiss peoples. Switzerland is perfect to use the train and buses and we have clear colors for our hike markings (yellow = easy with turnshoes, white/red/white = in the mountains needs mountain shoes, white/blieb/white = difficult stuff which needs some special tools like rope, and not marked routes). If you came a second time, please check the Ballenberg (how we where leaved before 100 and more years) and try to find local guys to show you the mountains - by Walking, biking Or ski/Snowboarding. Switzerland offers much, much, much more then Tourist Trends to See... A Swiss family which Like your adventures!

  • @dsbmwhacker
    @dsbmwhacker Год назад

    Great trip...thanks for including us! ❤

  • @samydamico9843
    @samydamico9843 Год назад +8

    What to say, except thank you for taking us along! I can’t believe that this trip is over. Bottom line, no matter where you go or what you do, we will follow you….helicopter! Sorry I got distracted. 😂

  • @DannyA3579
    @DannyA3579 Год назад +1

    Switzerland is stunning. I loved Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen. Actually, I loved all of it.
    The paraglides were coming from the valleys by Lauterbrunenn.

  • @bonniehoover8318
    @bonniehoover8318 Год назад +1

    You've certainly had quite the Adventure Thise prices for excursions in Switzerland were astronomical, best saved for another time...Can't wait to see you in your van life adventures.

  • @TreantmonksTemple
    @TreantmonksTemple Год назад +1

    That was a great trip through Europe. Safe travels home.

  • @janeYS
    @janeYS Год назад +1

    love the cows!!! and the sights. i have found that ear plugs are a must when sharing lodging. enjoy the rest of your journey

  • @48POP
    @48POP Год назад +1

    Cows, (highland coos), mountains, amazing scenery.......get yourself to Scotland ! All of that plus castles, culture, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen....sooooo much to see and do ! ( and cheaper than Switzerland...)

  • @DebraKopera
    @DebraKopera Год назад +3

    Enjoyed all your videos of your trip So happy you had a wonderful time Can not wait to see your van trips again Be safe and have fun

  • @stephennowicki7158
    @stephennowicki7158 Год назад +1

    Beautiful! Your videos are spectacular. Thank you 😊

  • @pppantz
    @pppantz Год назад +2

    Fabulous people in a deservedly fabulous place. Thank you for the choices you showed us.

  • @Jillybean620
    @Jillybean620 Год назад +1

    So, so fabulous. Can’t believe the time is up already. Glad you enjoyed your time and am looking forward to Van adventures again.

  • @mjgobet5601
    @mjgobet5601 Год назад

    we have family we visit in Fribourg, Suisse. One thing we saw while passing through Interlaken is. . .on the lakes instead of ski boats, they have these "pull ropes" where you strap your water skies on and sit on the dock, and like a Snow Ski tow rope, a rope on a very long line comes around and you grab it and it pulls you across the lake at a good rate so you can water ski. Also, while Grindlewald (pronounced grin-vald) is very touristy, try going to Sion or better yet Château-d'Oex. Château-d'Oex is the orgin place of the first completed flight by a balloon around the world. The town/village takes great pride in it. There is a lovely restaurant that provides demonstrations of cheese making. How do I know? Hubby's grandfather was a cheese master in Montbovon in the Guyere Valley before he immigrated to the USA in 1923. We visited his Cheese farm which is still producing Guyere in the same village. Also, we own a hot air balloon and visited Château-d'Oex to see all the balloon adventures they do there. Thanks for providing me reasons to remember our trips there.

  • @lindacianchetti2965
    @lindacianchetti2965 Год назад +3

    Safe happy travels Natalie and Jim ❤

  • @grayfox9911
    @grayfox9911 Год назад +1

    Thanks for taking us along!

  • @JohnT.4321
    @JohnT.4321 Год назад +3

    Switzerland is beautiful! Blanket party for the snorer "just kidding". My wife says she would be hugging the cows. They are so beautiful to be around. Stay safe on the way home. We will be waiting for your next video.

  • @monikadeinbeck4760
    @monikadeinbeck4760 Год назад +1

    you're such a nice couple. thanks for visiting.

  • @mickraybam6012
    @mickraybam6012 Год назад

    Beautiful places, studied 3 years of German and never made it to Europe…good for you two. Happy seeing dreams fulfilled.

  • @annchapman8495
    @annchapman8495 Год назад

    You two always look so cute, I am glad jimmy is a little compassionate on camera because it looks like you are more of a couple 🎉 it's nice to see you two look like you are having fun together.

  • @docjoe6927
    @docjoe6927 Год назад +1

    You have done a great job reporting your whole trip, thankyou so much for sharing .

  • @JennNahrstadt
    @JennNahrstadt 7 месяцев назад

    you two are so relaxed on camera that it makes it very enjoyable and relaxing to "come along" with you on your journeys. i've been to the area you visited in this episode, and it's magical. you'll never forget that can of chickpeas, even when your budget allows for a different experience next time.

  • @nancyheneghan4760
    @nancyheneghan4760 Год назад +1

    This whole trip was great! My husband’s grandmother was born in England but raised in Switzerland. Came to the States in her late teens. She would’ve loved this. We still have family there. Was great to see where you all went to. The views were incredible.

  • @harrisonchevy4452
    @harrisonchevy4452 Год назад +2

    Thanks 🙏 so much for your wonderful and informative European adventure. It helps that I’m a great fan and that I love you two. I watch all your videos and laugh along with you. Even though I’m an old guy, I have a young soul and heart ♥️. Like you guys I am a wonderer. I travel through your videos. Take care and have a safe trip 🧳 home. See you then, take care.

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 Год назад +2

    I love you guys! You are so sweet and so fun. Thanks for bringing us along. I went to Europe when I was 22 and will never forget it. Your trip has been amazing. Safe journey back home. ❤🙏Jane in SC

  • @ChrisWiker
    @ChrisWiker Год назад +1

    U guys are great I really enjoy your "innocence" and purity, and I love how much you love each other. Enjoy your travels, and when you do return to vanlife come to Canada.

    • @pvdogs2
      @pvdogs2 Год назад

      They were in Canada prior to going to Europe. There are quite a few Canadian videos posted.

  • @chrishemsworth8948
    @chrishemsworth8948 Год назад +1

    Earplugs definitely needed for hostels. Food shopping at delies and supermarkets would definitely bring costs do.

  • @banzaipinball
    @banzaipinball Год назад +1

    Amazing your time is nearly up. Looks like had an amazing time and moment and adventures to cherish forever. Your chemistry is great, keep up the great work.

  • @hapnewsom9217
    @hapnewsom9217 Год назад +1

    Next time you do this, you should look at visiting a single country and doing some in depth exploring of what it has to offer. Hiking the Alps is an amazing trip all on it's own! As a teen I lived in France for 4 years and LOVED travelling to different places and exploring OFF the beaten path!

  • @chriskinteris4665
    @chriskinteris4665 Год назад +1

    Hi guys...thanks for all the videos..they were fantastic....Did you guys cut your trip short?..Glad you had a great time...Welcome Home...

  • @tanyajohnston8262
    @tanyajohnston8262 Год назад +1

    Wow beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing

  • @sheliaberry877
    @sheliaberry877 Год назад +1

    Thanks for "taking us along" with y'all on this trip. I have never been out of U.S. but the only place I have ever really wanted to go has been Switzerland. It is sooooo BEAUTIFUL! 🤩😍🥰

  • @rkw2917
    @rkw2917 Год назад +1

    So glad you encountered at least some nice weather in Switzerland
    It can be hit and miss this time of year
    I've been here 30 years (Canadian) and can't think of a better place to live

  • @Iam1869
    @Iam1869 Год назад +1

    You two are the best...love your passion for the adventure and the scenery rocks...I look forward to all your videos whether vanlife or abroad...safe travels

  • @Reesa661
    @Reesa661 Год назад +2

    loved watching this trip you both look so happy and enjoyed every minute of it...stay safe and blessed

  • @maryayers9839
    @maryayers9839 Год назад +1

    Thank you all for showing me Europe I can't believe that it's over time has went so fast I watched every one of your videos from week to week and love to each and everyone of them may God bless you all and may God bless you having a safe trip back home love both of you

  • @youngatheart51
    @youngatheart51 Год назад +1

    Loved watching your European Adventures

  • @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149
    @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Год назад +2

    Beautiful scenery!

  • @GrassRootsLiving
    @GrassRootsLiving Год назад +1

    So happy for you two that you got to spend this time in Europe. :) However, we were so excited to hear that you will be returning to van life. We look forward to your next adventures in the van. Hopefully you will have a chance to make it down to Quartzsite, AZ for the great gathering in late January 2024. We would love to get your perspective on it. Hopefully, you would even do a meetup at that time with all your subscribers. :)

  • @tommoraga8318
    @tommoraga8318 Год назад +1

    Loved watching your European vacation. 😀

  • @etrimbleable
    @etrimbleable Год назад +1

    Just as I was wondering how you two are going to top this video, you started listing all the things you did not get to do. Perhaps that list of items can be included in your next adventure. Great video.

  • @wegottafishdude
    @wegottafishdude Год назад +1

    🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
    Awesome stuff guys

  • @aphextwin5712
    @aphextwin5712 Год назад

    You might have figured this out yourself, but hiking signs do not refer to specific hikes but list destinations. They are much like road signs in that sense. In fact the Swiss network of marked hiking trails (coloured markers along the way, signs with destinations) has a total length not that much below the length of their road network, 65’000 vs 85’000 km. If you add the unmarked trails, you’d likely at least double that length.

  • @janingham1823
    @janingham1823 Год назад +1

    Loved your European trip… thank you for sharing… some of your countries are now on my bucket list…
    Have a safe trip back… will ‘see’ you soon on this continent …. What great memories you made. 💕

  • @darlenethompson9325
    @darlenethompson9325 Год назад

    What a wonderful and beautiful trip you both have been taking. Thanks for sharing with us. Jimmy, I’ve been missing your parents videos, are they not doing them anymore.

  • @laurenm8561
    @laurenm8561 Год назад

    This was such an amazing adventure. You did such a good job of sharing all of the beautiful scenery and the interesting budget considerations. I loved all the history and back stories of different locations.
    Thank you so much for taking us with you!!!💞

  • @angelamurphy3331
    @angelamurphy3331 Год назад

    So glad you've enjoyed your European Adventure. Hugs as always from Dublin Ireland. Safe trip back to the States. 💚💚🍀🍀🍀🇮🇪🇮🇪😺😺💚💚

  • @cboyle707
    @cboyle707 Год назад

    Swiss cows are what make Swiss chocolate so good. Natalie, you have my heart. My family (from Portugal) love cows too!

  • @dashexplore
    @dashexplore 8 месяцев назад

    I’ve loved watching this trip over the last few days and I am not so anxious to get back out and travel again!

  • @grant2584
    @grant2584 Год назад

    That snoring person owes you big time, see you back in the states ❤😂🎉

  • @foodsworthyoursalt5538
    @foodsworthyoursalt5538 Год назад

    Enjoyed this adventure with you both. Love the way you are with each other.

  • @mikeanderson6522
    @mikeanderson6522 Год назад

    So cool and fun. Thanks 👍😊 I have always had to save money on trips. But so much of the real adventure is free.

  • @Outfun
    @Outfun Год назад

    Thank you guys for taking me on an epic once in a lifetime trip

  • @DeBoerVan
    @DeBoerVan Год назад

    Great❤ Thank you for sharing your nice adventures.

  • @yvonnekneeshaw2784
    @yvonnekneeshaw2784 Год назад

    Enjoy watching. Wondered if it might be an idea to take only 1 country with more $ & time to do more activities which gives u additional details and deeper experience of that country.

  • @koryhaggert2848
    @koryhaggert2848 Год назад

    Tanguay train stationChina) is 5068m above sea level. My wife and I were there in 2013 and had the time of our lives! Not the cheapest adventure but worth every penny. Really enjoying your adventures. Glad you guys are seeing Europe!

  • @glennarussell4682
    @glennarussell4682 Год назад +1

    Great content. I loved it. Thumbs up and love from S. California.

  • @mscarlarn
    @mscarlarn Год назад

    What a great trip! Thank you both for taking us a long.

  • @gcoop
    @gcoop Год назад

    You guys gave us a wonderful tour of Europe. Thanks, I enjoyed it greatly.

  • @catherinemartin6740
    @catherinemartin6740 Год назад

    As much as I have loved this series and it has made me start looking to do a couple months out there next year I truly can't wait to see what yall have planned... Be safe and look forward to your vanlife content

  • @SuperPirate100
    @SuperPirate100 Год назад

    Another very enjoyable video thank you, the scenery was fantastic.
    You are a lovely couple, I don't do ages but you look younger than my Granddaughter and whilst enjoying your Europe trip I miss you van travels

  • @OldTechNerd
    @OldTechNerd Год назад

    Loved the trip. Again though I must commend you on the videography, presentation and editing. A fantastic job. It is a huge factor in my enjoyment. If it is you doing the editing my hat is off to you, if it is sourced out they are doing a great job. The reason I wonder about sourcing out is because I don't know how you would travel with editing gear and/or find the time to do it. :)

  • @Armstrongcarol
    @Armstrongcarol Год назад

    Always wanted to visit Switzerland. This was fun to watch!

  • @kaspersergej
    @kaspersergej Год назад

    Switzerland is expensive even for Swiss people. In addition, the area around Interlaken is the tourist hotspot - thus even higher prices than usual. A possibility to save some bucks might be camping.

  • @shelleysmith3471
    @shelleysmith3471 Год назад

    Wow Wow so great to share this with you

  • @yolandaazua8919
    @yolandaazua8919 Год назад

    Thank you for all the beautiful footage. Question: Did all the cows have bells on? Love your choker necklace. Cannot wait to see you reunited with pancake.

  • @justlookin3
    @justlookin3 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your frugal adventures

  • @wendyfilice7101
    @wendyfilice7101 Год назад +2

    What a gorgeous place. 🥰. I have a fear of flying but I would love to visit some of the places you have gone. I want to fly there one time spend six months or a year going all over. That is when I daydream I’m rich😂

  • @keithproctor5559
    @keithproctor5559 Год назад +2

    Jimmy...I hope you know how Blessed you are to have such a beautiful and wonderful Wife.

  • @ronrose2322
    @ronrose2322 Год назад

    What an adventure you both had.

  • @kathleenjasa3125
    @kathleenjasa3125 Год назад

    Curious question in regard to Switzerland/cows. Did you see a barn or shed where the cows were possibly milked? When I was in Italy and visited a cheese factory/farm…the owner showed us the mountains behind the farm..quite a distance, actually…and said they summered the herd up in the mountains…better feed etc. The family milked the cows and hauled the milk back to creamery every day!🥵

  • @xwasp58
    @xwasp58 Год назад

    Take Care you two. have a safe Journey Back to the States x

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 Год назад +1

    It's the little things. There's nothing bigger.

  • @paramotortheory
    @paramotortheory Год назад

    If you enjoyed the paragliders in Switzerland, stop by Point of the Mountain in Salt Lake City.

  • @chad_sendit
    @chad_sendit Год назад

    Looks like y'all crushed it in the Jungfrau Region! The guest house looked sick and I'm glad y'all liked it, especially sense y'all got it to yourselves! I hope y'all keep living the dream making content and living the van life

  • @istvanbally2817
    @istvanbally2817 Год назад

    Do come back for more when you can! 😊

  • @ldfahrni
    @ldfahrni Год назад

    Great Series - I love Prague but you ended up in the area of Switzerland where my grandfather was born, so that was a total win. Everywhere you look it's a postcard view

  • @susanalario3836
    @susanalario3836 Год назад

    Awesome hike area,😊

  • @ourvanlives4736
    @ourvanlives4736 Год назад +1

    That seemed to be a quick couple of months.

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 Год назад +1

    Please stay safe guys love you

  • @klaus2t703
    @klaus2t703 Год назад

    There are cows for milk production out in the alps (not the ones we saw). It´s not hard to guess they have the happiest live, give the best milk for the best cheese. All natural. Go to local cheesery and try it. Bad thig about this experience may be that from this point on you are dissappointed by most other cheese. ;-)