Maybe one day they'll do the Orient Express, but holy moly the price is insane. Also the budget version seemed more fun and stressful but allowed more time to enjoy the places you stopped overnight
If book train tix on the OBB app you can also purchase the half fare card. Game changer. Will save so much $ in the long run. I used it this past August in Austria, and in 2022 in Switzerland.
Don’t bother with all those ‚tourist attractions‘ - Switzerland is gorgeous from ANY train. Plan to go from Zurich to Ticono, stay at Lago Di Como, gorgeous, Milano is just a short hop on a train away to explore for a day, then head to Florence or Siena, stay a few days, then Rome, rent a car, a few days at the beach, Il San Francesco Charming Hotel in Sabaudia for example, a day trip to Isola di Ponza, then Amalfi Coast with Positano, Napoli with Vesuvio and Pompeiji, take a flight to Venice, stay a couple of days, and take a train Vienna across the Semmering. And it all will be not even 4500$ for two adults! You can also rent a holiday home in San Felice Circeo for full month of about 2500€, and is it as your base for beach and Italian food and life style. All this luxury is nice to look at, but lacks the local experience. Europe is so diverse from the North to the South, East to West. And it does not have to break the bank! Airlines like Icelandair have awesome connections via Reykjavik from almost all parts of the US, to most cities in Europe. Here in Bavaria a holiday home is about 500/week, Austria, Czech Repuplic, the Alps all within 90 minutes drive. Europe off the touristy track is so beautiful, and inexpensive, with great affordable food and uncountable sights to discover
I come here for the "expensive crap"! It's fun and aspirational. Why would I want to watch a video of someone flying economy EWR-SFO or taking the NYC Subway? I know what that's like already.
A tip for rail travel in Europe: Get an Interrail/Eurail Pass! You can use almost all non-tourist trains with it. You need to make a seat reservation for some trains, but that’s still substantially cheaper than always booking the full ticket on short notice.
First class Eurail ticket with reservations comes out to €567,74 pp. They paid €1033.70 pp. for the trains. Taking a more direct route costs €441 and you have 3 spare days left. And going for second class lowers it to €357 and 3 spare days. Or €286 + 3 spare days if you are under 27.
I seriously can't understand why this channel hasn't exploded to 50M+ subscribers. The videos Jeb and Suzanne have been putting out have been excellent quality. I honestly believe they need their own Travel Channel show!
Actually the most dangerous airport in the world is in Argentina. It is so dangerous that only 1-3 pilots are allowed to fly the route. The route is so difficult because it has a long descent. Just to get onto final the plane has to make a v shape turn because the valley does it. About 5 miles away from the airport the valley walls become a canyon and at one point the cliffs are about 10-15 feet away from the plane.
The Hakone Tozan Railway partnered with Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway in 2013 through a "Sister Railway Agreement" to celebrate their shared heritage as scenic mountain railways. This partnership focuses on cultural exchange, joint marketing, and technical collaboration. The railways promote each other's routes, hold joint events, and share expertise in managing mountainous terrains. The partnership boosts tourism, enhances global visibility, and commemorates the rich history of both railways, aiming to attract tourists from Japan and Switzerland to experience these iconic rail journeys.
@@avishjha4030 The partnership between Swiss Rail and the Hakone Tozan Railway, was established in 1979, has fostered a rich cultural and technical exchange between the two nations, celebrating their shared tradition of scenic mountain railways. Over the years, this collaboration has involved the exchange of knowledge and technology, particularly in mountain railway operations and tourism promotion. A significant milestone in their relationship occurred in 2013, when the Hakone Tozan Railway introduced the "Allegra" train, named after the Swiss Rhaetian Railway's Allegra trains. This gesture not only symbolized the enduring partnership but also enhanced the tourist experience by bringing a touch of Swiss rail charm to the Hakone region. The partnership has continually strengthened the ties between the two railways, promoting tourism and cultural exchange through their shared commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their regions.
@@avishjha4030 The partnership between Swiss Rail and the Hakone Tozan Railway, established in 1979, has fostered a rich cultural and technical exchange between the two nations, celebrating their shared tradition of scenic mountain railways. Over the years, this collaboration has involved the exchange of knowledge and technology, particularly in mountain railway operations and tourism promotion. A significant milestone in their relationship occurred in 2013, when the Hakone Tozan Railway introduced the "Allegra" train, named after the Swiss Rhaetian Railway's Allegra trains. This gesture not only symbolized the enduring partnership but also enhanced the tourist experience by bringing a touch of Swiss rail charm to the Hakone region. The partnership has continually strengthened the ties between the two railways, promoting tourism and cultural exchange through their shared commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their regions.
As a Swiss, I have to add that you guys were very unlucky with cancellations / delays - usually not the case at all - keep in mind that there was lots of flooding mid-June and that was most likely the main reason for your journey trough Switzerland being a little more “fluid” 😂
Luxury travel videos are fun as I’m not in a position to afford But the (sometimes unintentional) adventurous ones where you roll with the situation are always fun. You two keep your cool and just seem to be enjoying it and fun to watch
I worked as a tour guide in the Swiss Alps for two years and the trains area. huge part of how the Swiss get around, a lot of my friends did nto own cars and if they did they would rarely use them. Teh Swiss rail system is coordinated with Post Auto (Swiss Bus) and it's possible to get from the smallest village on end of the country to a small village in the other end of the country only using rail and bus. If it was nto for massive rains they had this spring and summer that damaged tracks your Swiss rail journey would have been flawless and on time to the minute..
I cant help but notice the incredibly comprehensive watch collection you have! Not sure if I've seen you wearing the same one twice. You should make a video about your timepieces. Id love to see your collection. I love the speedmaster btw!❤ Love your videos.
The two of you are so cute together, I like the way you laugh with each other and have fun, thanks for taking us along on this adventure and Jeb, yes, Suzanne is the boss 😊
What I find the most fascinating is the evidence of all the OLD Landslides and basically half a mountain eroding away! The power of time and nature. That really gives one a new perspective on the longevity of mountains!
I enjoy the banter between Jeb and Suzanne as much as I enjoy their trips. You guys are so entertaining to watch even when you are dealing with unforseen obstacles along the way. Have a wonderful autumn 🍂 🍁.
Tip for future travel/videos in Switzerland. Basel has 2 main train stations. The SBB, which is Swiss, and the Badischer Bahnhof, which is actually a German exclave entirely inside Switzerland. Pre Schengen Agreement, there was a border crossing checkpoint inside the train station. Basel's airport (Euro Airport) is really located in France. It is the only airport in the world run by two countries (Switzerland and France) and has two different airport codes (BSL and MLH, which stands for Mulhouse). So you can actually fly into BSL and out of MLH. Pre Schengen Agreement, this airport also had a border crossing in the check in hall. One side of the airport is Swiss and the other is French. There are two sets of rental car counters (one Swiss and one French), two sets of roads to and from the airport, two sets of customs exits from the baggage claim, etc. If you want to explore a new airline, Air Transat flies its A321 LR from Montreal to Basel. Basel is also an EasyJet hub, so it's easy to fly practically anywhere in Europe direct. Lastly, there is a tunnel for cars connecting the German cities of Loerrach and Weil am Rhein. However, the tunnel runs entirely underneath Swiss soil. The Swiss got tired of Germans using a shortcut through Switzerland to travel from one to the other, so a tunnel was built.
Great video - I enjoy seeing when travel plans go smoothly along, but I do appreciate when you guys show things not going to plan and how it can be fixed! Happy travels!
What fun ... even with the nail-biting, and confusion! I'm watching this in 5 minute (or so) segments. Each segment is a break from packing for my AMTRAK journey from San Francisco ... AKA, "beautiful downtown Emeryville" ... to Seattle, tomorrow. Trains are great, and train-people are fun people. I've loved trains in Italy, France and The UK. I've never done Switzerland, but it's on the list. I have a few more segments, to go. And, this presentation is making packing more fun. Thanks.
I was just in Austria earlier this month. Took the trains all over but didn’t do any super long trips. Vienna to Budapest was the longest but I didn’t leave enough time to enjoy Budapest, so I’ll be going back again one day to do it properly. The views through parts of Austria, like on the way to Salzburg and Hallstatt were awesome. Took trains a few years ago while in Zurich, throughout Switzerland and those views were STUNNING.
You two had the worst luck! In 20 years of vacationing in Switzerland, we were only delayed once for more than five minutes. That was due to clearing an avalanche from the tracks between Visp and Zermatt. Thanks so much for the beautiful video. It really makes me long for another trip to Europe 😊
It's way better to take those trains, and even busses, than the Orient Express. The scenery you get when travelling at a slower pace is worth much more than the tickets for the Orient Express.
Your videos are always fantastic. My husband keeps talking about traveling by trains in Europe. With his handicaps, I know he could not handle it. This video just saved us a lot of money. Thanks.
To be fair though, they took a very indirect route. They could have taken the hs train from venice to milan, then one to paris and at last one to paris.
Hey guys, Weekend travel by trains in Europe is known for when they do the maintenance work as you guys found out. A lot of train companies make their money from weekday commuters hence the weekend track maintenance. Still you had some unexpected fun!
I saw Hakone Tozan Railway has lots of ads of Glacier Express even though Hakone is nothing like this (Hakone is beautiful too). Thank you for amazing videos always. I like 40 minutes video. :)
Very glad your favorite trip was on the TGV Lyria! French haute cuisine, landscape and engineering mixed in one great experience. Fantastic video! Thanks.
Amazing stuff, Jeb, we always regarded Swiss as the very best for trains turning up on time and delivering. We are well warned now. Thanks, and very sorry you had to go through this nightmare. Cant say you sugar coat your stories. Well done for giving us the real deal on travel.
I did the Glacier Express route via regional trains from Zermatt to Chur in the spring. It was great, and the advantage of the regional trains was we could get off for an hour in Andermatt to eat lunch.
Yay, another adventure we get taken along for!! This is so fun to watch but not so fun to imagine being on with the delays, buses and so on but oh, the views! Thanks for bringing us along again!
Wow what an adventure! So many trains...and buses! But the scenery in Switzerland was stunning! Love these train videos and this certainly was one of the best! Great work!
Absolutely the most enjoyable video yet! Looks like you and Suzanne had a one-of-a-kind experience even with the few glitches. The scenery IS some of the most magnificent in the world! Keep up the incredible "work" that you both do. Thank you!
I am so sad for your travel flops, but I love that you kept it real because thats real life. Enjoyed all the beautiful shots you took off the mountains.
Always plan your European train trips wit enough transfer time, 15 of 20 minutes is usually not enough, I usually plan with at least 45 to 60 minutes transfer time for long distance trains because of delays. Especially when you travel with different companies, they don't wait for each other when delayed. If you're not train bound or travel with a regular train, if possible take one train earlier to catch a long distance train, I've seen a lot of passengers miss their train because the connecting train was delayed.
For me it depends on the circumstances on the route I am taking. just check the next trains before the trip in case you miss connection. Often times you have a lot of alternatives which you can use, as long as you have the trip as a single ticket. Of course if it’s the last train of the day or not many trains run on the route by all means plan a lot of time.
@@szymex22 That's one way, but if you travel in 1st or business class and have reserved seats then missing your train and taking the nest one results in or a downgrade because all seats are reserved. And if you have multiple trains after the first missed connection the delays can ad up onward to your final destination.
@@ArjenVyeah that’s true definitely for reserved seats better to plan more for connections. Also another option is that the conductor or staff at the stations can give you a new reservation in case of missed connection, as long as the train is not fully booked
Awesome video as always Jeb! We were in Europe back in April and did the Glacier Express and rode the Frecciarossa down to Salerno. I am right with you about how intimidating it was to start train travel in Europe but by the end of our 5 weeks there it was like I was a local.
I screamed when I saw you were traveling in "my" Switzerland! I travel weekly through this beautiful country to visit things left, right, and centre. 🎉 I had to smile as I recognised every single place you saw in Switzerland. ❤ Yes this year has been extreem with the landslides, so a lot of busses instead of trains. Also a tip for travellers to not so cheap Switzerland: you don't have to book these expensive Express trains, the normal train also go along the same routes and are way cheaper. Enjoy Switzerland! ❤
It's so fun watching you both! You're so cute! I totally agree that taking more trains and staying in places for a couple of days is a better way. Yeah, there are some frustrations, but the trains look much nicer than anything on Amtrak in the US.
I love love your work! You and your lovely wife are always so enjoyable to watch. But this made me smile. My wife and I took those trains on our summer trip in Italy and December trip to Switzerland in 2023. To get lounge access we had to press the call button because our tickets also didn't work.. Yes that 1st class was amazing my wife used the lounge to do some work, but it has to be booked prior to departure. Bologna has a lovely Central station, and Milan Centrale is a madhouse. The Swiss trains were amazing Zermatt leaves you speechless. Please please , try Switzerland again between Thanksgiving and Christmas absolutely magical. The commentary you two provided was spot on with everything. Two thumbs up!
This video is PURE GOLD. To me the fact that you did the orient express for less is an ANECDOTE. What you suggested is an amazing holiday from Milan to Paris, (you can take passengers trains as you said and the cost goes down), the landscape is the same and the price goes down. You can stay at the hotels outside the peak season. And you can save $1000 on the eurostar to London as the fact to end in London for this kind of holiday may not be necessary. Please continue combining travel adventures with flight adventures, probably this is what makes this channel being AWESOME.
A friend and I visited Zermat in February this year from Aigle (near Montreux) station in Switzerland. It was an amazing experience. Train travel was so reliable in winter. The scenery was insane!!!!! I LOVE trains and your journey was so much fun,,, even with bus rides and staying over in certain places! Well done. Alsmot felt like The Amazing Race!! Bravo!
Wow some of the most amazing views I have ever seen! I am so sorry you both had such a stressful trip having to reroute to different trains and buses. Also the cancelations and trying to get to the other trains you have on your scheduled trip can be a let down too. You both are the best and I wish you both safe travels! Thank you for such a great video and looking forward to the next one! God bless you both and your families!
Given all of the delays and changes on the first day, I am very surprised and impressed you both still made it to St. Moritz. As you said, flexibility is key when traveling, and maintaining a positive attitude. Otherwise, one would just cry the whole time!
Love this video. You both are amazing. You remind me of my wife and myself. When we travel we go with the flow. This has been added to my bucket list. Prayers for continued safe travels. This channel should have millions of subscribers. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a great video Jeb WOW! I usually am not a fan of rail over air travel but the views have to be something to win me over to the train at least on short trips in Europe! However, from Venice to London I'd fly with ITA or British Airways for faster and far less stress & money then The Orient Express! My favs in this video have to be you on the TGV my favorite train & that BEAUTIFUL Airbus H-125 also knows as the AS-350 "A-Star" helicopter spraying pesticides at 30:23 Cheers Caleb's Aviation
Northern Italy from Milan to St. Moritz is absolutely stunning, but I totally agree with you that travelling there is very hectic and confusing. I travelled by car and never felt in control of the situation. Local knowledge is almost mandatory. Great review! It really brought me back.
Greetings from Australia! Trains are the special interest of our young person but I’ve been sucked in and I was as excited as him to see your new video. Thanks for such safe, entertaining and informative content!
You guys are great at keeping the smiles on your faces when things are not going as planned. You have more money than I do you can pay those prices for a hotel room!
This was a really helpful train trip. You have inspired my husband and I to do this rather than the orient express. Even with the bus rides it just adds to the adventure. Thank for creating this.
I have travelled on the Orient Express, it was certainly very special and the food is amazing. My first London to Venice was in 1965 (I was a 16 year old school boy!). When I lived in Italy I frequently travelled by train. Look into getting a Eurail pass, it is by far the most economical way to travel. Keep your luggage to a minimum, you will be lifting it on and off trains. Also, in many stations there can be many stairs to move from one platform (track) to the other.
One detail: the Orient Express was a service from Paris to Venice and on to Istanbul. The British travelled to Dover by local train and onward to Calais by ferry, then another train to Paris. This branch service was called the Golden Arrow.
Thanks for showing the good, the bad, and the ugly about taking a trip like this, especially the challenges of regular train cancellations and replacement bus services. This will enable travelers to make informed decisions as to whether or not this is their cup of tea. For me, it's not. You just saved me a lot of money.
Great video! Let me relived the Glacier Express experience that my hubby and I took a few years back. I just love the idea of eating a proper mea on a train while the world passes by.
Whew! You did all the hard work but I'm still all tired out from watching! I haven't been to as many countries as you all, but of the ones I have, Switzerland is top of my list! Scotland is up there, too! Enjoy all your videos ... thanks for sharing. Greetings from Tucson.
Fluid . . . not the word that came to my mind - 🤣. Had the same experience with the Bermina Express when I tried it during the winter - close due to unstable (avalanche danger) snow conditions. Plan to try it again. Not sure if the train was running up the Matterhorn but it's a great ride during the winter.
Maybe one day they'll do the Orient Express, but holy moly the price is insane. Also the budget version seemed more fun and stressful but allowed more time to enjoy the places you stopped overnight
If book train tix on the OBB app you can also purchase the half fare card. Game changer. Will save so much $ in the long run. I used it this past August in Austria, and in 2022 in Switzerland.
Don’t bother with all those ‚tourist attractions‘ - Switzerland is gorgeous from ANY train. Plan to go from Zurich to Ticono, stay at Lago Di Como, gorgeous, Milano is just a short hop on a train away to explore for a day, then head to Florence or Siena, stay a few days, then Rome, rent a car, a few days at the beach, Il San Francesco Charming Hotel in Sabaudia for example, a day trip to Isola di Ponza, then Amalfi Coast with Positano, Napoli with Vesuvio and Pompeiji, take a flight to Venice, stay a couple of days, and take a train Vienna across the Semmering. And it all will be not even 4500$ for two adults!
You can also rent a holiday home in San Felice Circeo for full month of about 2500€, and is it as your base for beach and Italian food and life style.
All this luxury is nice to look at, but lacks the local experience. Europe is so diverse from the North to the South, East to West. And it does not have to break the bank!
Airlines like Icelandair have awesome connections via Reykjavik from almost all parts of the US, to most cities in Europe.
Here in Bavaria a holiday home is about 500/week, Austria, Czech Repuplic, the Alps all within 90 minutes drive.
Europe off the touristy track is so beautiful, and inexpensive, with great affordable food and uncountable sights to discover
they only do expensive crap now, channel is no longer down to earth.
@@hockey1freak I totally agree, I used to love this channel in the early days but don’t watch as much anymore now.
I come here for the "expensive crap"! It's fun and aspirational. Why would I want to watch a video of someone flying economy EWR-SFO or taking the NYC Subway? I know what that's like already.
A tip for rail travel in Europe: Get an Interrail/Eurail Pass! You can use almost all non-tourist trains with it. You need to make a seat reservation for some trains, but that’s still substantially cheaper than always booking the full ticket on short notice.
seat reservation not included and it would be a disaster for all who's travelling around germany or italy in peak season
When’s peak season?
First class Eurail ticket with reservations comes out to €567,74 pp. They paid €1033.70 pp. for the trains. Taking a more direct route costs €441 and you have 3 spare days left. And going for second class lowers it to €357 and 3 spare days. Or €286 + 3 spare days if you are under 27.
It isn't even cheaper often. Also most are not going to travel only with trains for a whole month.
And you usually get 50% discount on the tourist trains. Still pricey, but £50 is a lot better than £100.
I seriously can't understand why this channel hasn't exploded to 50M+ subscribers. The videos Jeb and Suzanne have been putting out have been excellent quality. I honestly believe they need their own Travel Channel show!
Thank you so much!!
They give great descriptions of the experience. I genuinely live vicariously through them and have copied a few of their adventures already.
I absolutely love Jeb and Suzanne and their travels. Plus, all tickets come outta THEIR pockets. Honesty. Fun. Informative. Their motto
Actually the most dangerous airport in the world is in Argentina. It is so dangerous that only 1-3 pilots are allowed to fly the route. The route is so difficult because it has a long descent. Just to get onto final the plane has to make a v shape turn because the valley does it. About 5 miles away from the airport the valley walls become a canyon and at one point the cliffs are about 10-15 feet away from the plane.
They haven’t sold they soul 🎉🎉 and I love it that’s why I always come here. Thanks guys..
The Hakone Tozan Railway partnered with Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway in 2013 through a "Sister Railway Agreement" to celebrate their shared heritage as scenic mountain railways. This partnership focuses on cultural exchange, joint marketing, and technical collaboration. The railways promote each other's routes, hold joint events, and share expertise in managing mountainous terrains. The partnership boosts tourism, enhances global visibility, and commemorates the rich history of both railways, aiming to attract tourists from Japan and Switzerland to experience these iconic rail journeys.
Awesome. Thank you!!
The label on the engine said since 1979 though.
@@avishjha4030 The partnership between Swiss Rail and the Hakone Tozan Railway, was established in 1979, has fostered a rich cultural and technical exchange between the two nations, celebrating their shared tradition of scenic mountain railways. Over the years, this collaboration has involved the exchange of knowledge and technology, particularly in mountain railway operations and tourism promotion. A significant milestone in their relationship occurred in 2013, when the Hakone Tozan Railway introduced the "Allegra" train, named after the Swiss Rhaetian Railway's Allegra trains. This gesture not only symbolized the enduring partnership but also enhanced the tourist experience by bringing a touch of Swiss rail charm to the Hakone region. The partnership has continually strengthened the ties between the two railways, promoting tourism and cultural exchange through their shared commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their regions.
@@avishjha4030 It seems like the cross-branding since 2013 is just a celebration of the 45 year old partnership.
@@avishjha4030 The partnership between Swiss Rail and the Hakone Tozan Railway, established in 1979, has fostered a rich cultural and technical exchange between the two nations, celebrating their shared tradition of scenic mountain railways. Over the years, this collaboration has involved the exchange of knowledge and technology, particularly in mountain railway operations and tourism promotion. A significant milestone in their relationship occurred in 2013, when the Hakone Tozan Railway introduced the "Allegra" train, named after the Swiss Rhaetian Railway's Allegra trains. This gesture not only symbolized the enduring partnership but also enhanced the tourist experience by bringing a touch of Swiss rail charm to the Hakone region. The partnership has continually strengthened the ties between the two railways, promoting tourism and cultural exchange through their shared commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their regions.
As a Swiss, I have to add that you guys were very unlucky with cancellations / delays - usually not the case at all - keep in mind that there was lots of flooding mid-June and that was most likely the main reason for your journey trough Switzerland being a little more “fluid” 😂
It was a bit annoying that the flooding issue wasn't mentioned at all. I mean, these things can be researched.
Yeah, usually the Swiss public transport are really good. But unfortunately he didn't come at a good time.
@@oliviabatchelor5032 yes it was. are you sure you watched the whole video?
40 minute Jeb Brooks video, I am so here for it :)
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!
In Britain nothing instills fear in a rail passenger, than getting to a station and there being a rail replacement bus service, the pain is very real.
That's so true!!
Nothing intills fear in this Brit as train travel itself!!
Suzanne's smile is ..... everything! You're a lucky man Jeb. 😊👍
Thank you Suzanne and Jeb for all the great videos, which my wife and I find enjoyable, relaxing and informative. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! Will do!
This one by far for me was the best from you guys. I know you wanted all train, but the buses added so much to the experience.
Luxury travel videos are fun as I’m not in a position to afford
But the (sometimes unintentional) adventurous ones where you roll with the situation are always fun. You two keep your cool and just seem to be enjoying it and fun to watch
I worked as a tour guide in the Swiss Alps for two years and the trains area. huge part of how the Swiss get around, a lot of my friends did nto own cars and if they did they would rarely use them. Teh Swiss rail system is coordinated with Post Auto (Swiss Bus) and it's possible to get from the smallest village on end of the country to a small village in the other end of the country only using rail and bus. If it was nto for massive rains they had this spring and summer that damaged tracks your Swiss rail journey would have been flawless and on time to the minute..
Difference between a tourist and a traveller. A traveller just rolls with humps along the way. Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed it.
I cant help but notice the incredibly comprehensive watch collection you have! Not sure if I've seen you wearing the same one twice. You should make a video about your timepieces. Id love to see your collection. I love the speedmaster btw!❤
Love your videos.
One of the best videos you guys have ever done and I'm glad you did it.
Wow! Thank you!
@@GreenerGrass You are welcome.
The two of you are so cute together, I like the way you laugh with each other and have fun, thanks for taking us along on this adventure and Jeb, yes, Suzanne is the boss 😊
What I find the most fascinating is the evidence of all the OLD Landslides and basically half a mountain eroding away! The power of time and nature. That really gives one a new perspective on the longevity of mountains!
I love taking trains in Europe!
Glad you got to see the Matterhorn! So many people go there and not see it.
I kept hearing "Toronto" instead of "Tirano" and thought European train travel had gone futuristic. 😆
Yep
To make it more interesting there's a city in Italy named Taranto 😁
Toronto is the future? ahah
@@BoredSquirell Yes. Boeing's Dreamlifter visits Taranto every now and then.
@@BoredSquirell-- Not to be confused with Torino. 😊
I enjoy the banter between Jeb and Suzanne as much as I enjoy their trips. You guys are so entertaining to watch even when you are dealing with unforseen obstacles along the way. Have a wonderful autumn 🍂 🍁.
Tip for future travel/videos in Switzerland. Basel has 2 main train stations. The SBB, which is Swiss, and the Badischer Bahnhof, which is actually a German exclave entirely inside Switzerland. Pre Schengen Agreement, there was a border crossing checkpoint inside the train station. Basel's airport (Euro Airport) is really located in France. It is the only airport in the world run by two countries (Switzerland and France) and has two different airport codes (BSL and MLH, which stands for Mulhouse). So you can actually fly into BSL and out of MLH. Pre Schengen Agreement, this airport also had a border crossing in the check in hall. One side of the airport is Swiss and the other is French. There are two sets of rental car counters (one Swiss and one French), two sets of roads to and from the airport, two sets of customs exits from the baggage claim, etc. If you want to explore a new airline, Air Transat flies its A321 LR from Montreal to Basel. Basel is also an EasyJet hub, so it's easy to fly practically anywhere in Europe direct. Lastly, there is a tunnel for cars connecting the German cities of Loerrach and Weil am Rhein. However, the tunnel runs entirely underneath Swiss soil. The Swiss got tired of Germans using a shortcut through Switzerland to travel from one to the other, so a tunnel was built.
Switzerland is breathtakingly beautiful. I've never been, so thanking you for taking me with you. You 2 just keep smiling no matter what goes wrong.
Suzanne saying "this is going to ruin the tour" in the bloopers 🤣
The world tour
A new Jeb Brooks video and it’s Labor Day on Monday- my weekend is complete!!
You got the right idea
I once took trains from Nijmegen, NL to Bologna, IT in a single day. It was exhausting, but completely worth it, so beautiful!
oof that's a lot of DB delays
Love the video and kudos to you and Suzanne for your positivity throughout the video. Great views and thanks for taking us along!
Breathtaking scenery and that view of the Matterhorn made me do a happy dance!
suzanne’s face at 6:38 is everything to me 🤣🤣🤣
The views in Switzerland are always so incredible. They don’t even look real! Well done on your bus-train endurance journey. 👏
Great video - I enjoy seeing when travel plans go smoothly along, but I do appreciate when you guys show things not going to plan and how it can be fixed! Happy travels!
What a journey. Definitely prefer your DIY-approach. Congratulations on your perseverance! Super report, as always.
What fun ... even with the nail-biting, and confusion! I'm watching this in 5 minute (or so) segments. Each segment is a break from packing for my AMTRAK journey from San Francisco ... AKA, "beautiful downtown Emeryville" ... to Seattle, tomorrow. Trains are great, and train-people are fun people. I've loved trains in Italy, France and The UK. I've never done Switzerland, but it's on the list. I have a few more segments, to go. And, this presentation is making packing more fun. Thanks.
Hope it was a wonderful Amtrak journey!
Boy Jeb really gets around with great photography!
Bus substitutions, welcome to Amtrak!
Working on the roads and train tracks during the summer? Welcome to Canada
I was just in Austria earlier this month. Took the trains all over but didn’t do any super long trips. Vienna to Budapest was the longest but I didn’t leave enough time to enjoy Budapest, so I’ll be going back again one day to do it properly.
The views through parts of Austria, like on the way to Salzburg and Hallstatt were awesome.
Took trains a few years ago while in Zurich, throughout Switzerland and those views were STUNNING.
You two had the worst luck! In 20 years of vacationing in Switzerland, we were only delayed once for more than five minutes. That was due to clearing an avalanche from the tracks between Visp and Zermatt. Thanks so much for the beautiful video. It really makes me long for another trip to Europe 😊
These two are so funny! Jen & Susan are delightful. Love this channel
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I love this style of video. My wife and I enjoyed watching, especially seeing a bit off the train. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing your train adventure, it’s actually really cool to see the nice cheaper trains 🚊
You guys are just brilliant ! Keep up your interesting ‘work’
It's way better to take those trains, and even busses, than the Orient Express. The scenery you get when travelling at a slower pace is worth much more than the tickets for the Orient Express.
Your videos are always fantastic. My husband keeps talking about traveling by trains in Europe. With his handicaps, I know he could not handle it. This video just saved us a lot of money. Thanks.
Thank you so very much!
Au Contraire, all of Western Europe is very disability friendly. You’d be very welcome on the rails anytime!
To be fair though, they took a very indirect route. They could have taken the hs train from venice to milan, then one to paris and at last one to paris.
Switzerland has some amazing landscapes. Amazing footage. 😍
Hey guys,
Weekend travel by trains in Europe is known for when they do the maintenance work as you guys found out. A lot of train companies make their money from weekday commuters hence the weekend track maintenance.
Still you had some unexpected fun!
You two are amazing, Jeb and Suzanne. My wife and I are looking forward to following in your footsteps.
I saw Hakone Tozan Railway has lots of ads of Glacier Express even though Hakone is nothing like this (Hakone is beautiful too). Thank you for amazing videos always. I like 40 minutes video. :)
Very glad your favorite trip was on the TGV Lyria! French haute cuisine, landscape and engineering mixed in one great experience. Fantastic video! Thanks.
Amazing stuff, Jeb, we always regarded Swiss as the very best for trains turning up on time and delivering. We are well warned now. Thanks, and very sorry you had to go through this nightmare. Cant say you sugar coat your stories. Well done for giving us the real deal on travel.
Nothing better than a lazy Sunday breakfast on the deck and the 40 minute Jeb Brooks epic I've been saving up! This may be your magnum opus, Jeb 😂
Thank you so much for that wonderful adventure. It was amazing to go along with you and see all the sights.
I did the Glacier Express route via regional trains from Zermatt to Chur in the spring. It was great, and the advantage of the regional trains was we could get off for an hour in Andermatt to eat lunch.
Yay, another adventure we get taken along for!! This is so fun to watch but not so fun to imagine being on with the delays, buses and so on but oh, the views! Thanks for bringing us along again!
Great video, and a big thank you for posting what month you traveled 😊 and even with the mess ups..life is definitely an adventure! Safe travels!
Wow what an adventure! So many trains...and buses! But the scenery in Switzerland was stunning! Love these train videos and this certainly was one of the best! Great work!
36:27 That chocolatier just in the right edge of the frame had wonderful chocolate that I was able to bring home for my wife a couple years ago.
I’ve NEVER had the issues you guys had. Trains are the way to go! And the Frecciarossa 1000 is easily my favorite train in Europe.
Absolutely the most enjoyable video yet! Looks like you and Suzanne had a one-of-a-kind experience even with the few glitches. The scenery IS some of the most magnificent in the world! Keep up the incredible "work" that you both do. Thank you!
This is a great adventure and you're rolling with it. Love that about you two 😊
I am so sad for your travel flops, but I love that you kept it real because thats real life. Enjoyed all the beautiful shots you took off the mountains.
What a fun time! The knowledge you acquired and the memories you made! One of my favorite videos of yours!
Always plan your European train trips wit enough transfer time, 15 of 20 minutes is usually not enough, I usually plan with at least 45 to 60 minutes transfer time for long distance trains because of delays.
Especially when you travel with different companies, they don't wait for each other when delayed.
If you're not train bound or travel with a regular train, if possible take one train earlier to catch a long distance train, I've seen a lot of passengers miss their train because the connecting train was delayed.
Good tip!
For me it depends on the circumstances on the route I am taking. just check the next trains before the trip in case you miss connection. Often times you have a lot of alternatives which you can use, as long as you have the trip as a single ticket. Of course if it’s the last train of the day or not many trains run on the route by all means plan a lot of time.
@@szymex22 That's one way, but if you travel in 1st or business class and have reserved seats then missing your train and taking the nest one results in or a downgrade because all seats are reserved. And if you have multiple trains after the first missed connection the delays can ad up onward to your final destination.
@@ArjenVyeah that’s true definitely for reserved seats better to plan more for connections. Also another option is that the conductor or staff at the stations can give you a new reservation in case of missed connection, as long as the train is not fully booked
Well that's if your are outside Switzerland that is..
I remember in grade 7 English class we read a novel called “Banner in the Sky” a story about climbing the Matterhorn.
Oh great to see this. I rided the Berrina express the other directions a few weeks ago. It was magnificent!
Awesome video as always Jeb! We were in Europe back in April and did the Glacier Express and rode the Frecciarossa down to Salerno. I am right with you about how intimidating it was to start train travel in Europe but by the end of our 5 weeks there it was like I was a local.
I screamed when I saw you were traveling in "my" Switzerland! I travel weekly through this beautiful country to visit things left, right, and centre. 🎉 I had to smile as I recognised every single place you saw in Switzerland. ❤
Yes this year has been extreem with the landslides, so a lot of busses instead of trains.
Also a tip for travellers to not so cheap Switzerland: you don't have to book these expensive Express trains, the normal train also go along the same routes and are way cheaper. Enjoy Switzerland! ❤
It's so fun watching you both! You're so cute! I totally agree that taking more trains and staying in places for a couple of days is a better way. Yeah, there are some frustrations, but the trains look much nicer than anything on Amtrak in the US.
I love love your work! You and your lovely wife are always so enjoyable to watch.
But this made me smile.
My wife and I took those trains on our summer trip in Italy and December trip to Switzerland in 2023.
To get lounge access we had to press the call button because our tickets also didn't work..
Yes that 1st class was amazing my wife used the lounge to do some work, but it has to be booked prior to departure.
Bologna has a lovely Central station, and Milan Centrale is a madhouse.
The Swiss trains were amazing Zermatt leaves you speechless.
Please please , try Switzerland again between Thanksgiving and Christmas absolutely magical.
The commentary you two provided was spot on with everything. Two thumbs up!
This video is PURE GOLD. To me the fact that you did the orient express for less is an ANECDOTE. What you suggested is an amazing holiday from Milan to Paris, (you can take passengers trains as you said and the cost goes down), the landscape is the same and the price goes down. You can stay at the hotels outside the peak season. And you can save $1000 on the eurostar to London as the fact to end in London for this kind of holiday may not be necessary. Please continue combining travel adventures with flight adventures, probably this is what makes this channel being AWESOME.
A friend and I visited Zermat in February this year from Aigle (near Montreux) station in Switzerland. It was an amazing experience. Train travel was so reliable in winter. The scenery was insane!!!!! I LOVE trains and your journey was so much fun,,, even with bus rides and staying over in certain places! Well done. Alsmot felt like The Amazing Race!! Bravo!
Jeb brooks show should be on Netflix … the quality of the video is top notch
Wow some of the most amazing views I have ever seen! I am so sorry you both had such a stressful trip having to reroute to different trains and buses. Also the cancelations and trying to get to the other trains you have on your scheduled trip can be a let down too. You both are the best and I wish you both safe travels! Thank you for such a great video and looking forward to the next one! God bless you both and your families!
Given all of the delays and changes on the first day, I am very surprised and impressed you both still made it to St. Moritz. As you said, flexibility is key when traveling, and maintaining a positive attitude. Otherwise, one would just cry the whole time!
Love this video. You both are amazing. You remind me of my wife and myself. When we travel we go with the flow. This has been added to my bucket list. Prayers for continued safe travels. This channel should have millions of subscribers. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a great video Jeb WOW! I usually am not a fan of rail over air travel but the views have to be something to win me over to the train at least on short trips in Europe! However, from Venice to London I'd fly with ITA or British Airways for faster and far less stress & money then The Orient Express! My favs in this video have to be you on the TGV my favorite train & that BEAUTIFUL Airbus H-125 also knows as the AS-350 "A-Star" helicopter spraying pesticides at 30:23
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Northern Italy from Milan to St. Moritz is absolutely stunning, but I totally agree with you that travelling there is very hectic and confusing. I travelled by car and never felt in control of the situation. Local knowledge is almost mandatory. Great review! It really brought me back.
Beautiful! Thanks for showing us scenic places about which we have only heard.
Greetings from Australia! Trains are the special interest of our young person but I’ve been sucked in and I was as excited as him to see your new video. Thanks for such safe, entertaining and informative content!
None of the hardships that you face in a journey matters if the route is that mesmerising. One heck of a journey you too, keep up the amazing work 👍
I really enjoyed this episode. Sometimes it's more fun to be open to changes in travel plans. Fantastic channel! Thank you!
One of your very best videos, thanks for the hard work!!
You guys are great at keeping the smiles on your faces when things are not going as planned. You have more money than I do you can pay those prices for a hotel room!
Great video. Been following and subscribed you for 4-5 years.
Outstanding video guys! Your camera and sound quality is brilliant. Switzerland 🇨🇭 simply stunning. Thanks for sharing it with us.
You two are so cute! Love how how you just go with the flow...
Great video experiences. Thanks for such a wonderful trip.
Another great adventure. I love your shows. Can't wait for the "Orient Express",
This is a really good journey!!!
Nice touch including the Swiss railways clock changing minutes.
Had to sneak that in!
This was a really helpful train trip. You have inspired my husband and I to do this rather than the orient express. Even with the bus rides it just adds to the adventure. Thank for creating this.
I have travelled on the Orient Express, it was certainly very special and the food is amazing. My first London to Venice was in 1965 (I was a 16 year old school boy!). When I lived in Italy I frequently travelled by train. Look into getting a Eurail pass, it is by far the most economical way to travel. Keep your luggage to a minimum, you will be lifting it on and off trains. Also, in many stations there can be many stairs to move from one platform (track) to the other.
Outstanding video I really enjoyed the switch from one train to another....P.S. the Bloppers are Simply Hilarious 😂
One detail: the Orient Express was a service from Paris to Venice and on to Istanbul. The British travelled to Dover by local train and onward to Calais by ferry, then another train to Paris. This branch service was called the Golden Arrow.
Man I love y'all long-form travel videos!!!! I could binge this all day
Thank you!! More to come!
Great video. One of your best. Love seeing the ups and downs of the journey. Amazing scenery
Thanks for showing the good, the bad, and the ugly about taking a trip like this, especially the challenges of regular train cancellations and replacement bus services. This will enable travelers to make informed decisions as to whether or not this is their cup of tea. For me, it's not. You just saved me a lot of money.
One of your best videos this year! You and Suzanne make it seem like we're right there with you! Be well!
Wow, thank you!
Great video! Let me relived the Glacier Express experience that my hubby and I took a few years back. I just love the idea of eating a proper mea on a train while the world passes by.
Whew! You did all the hard work but I'm still all tired out from watching! I haven't been to as many countries as you all, but of the ones I have, Switzerland is top of my list! Scotland is up there, too! Enjoy all your videos ... thanks for sharing. Greetings from Tucson.
Awesome video as always it's also excited for 40 minutes of Jeb and traveling!!!
Fluid . . . not the word that came to my mind - 🤣. Had the same experience with the Bermina Express when I tried it during the winter - close due to unstable (avalanche danger) snow conditions. Plan to try it again. Not sure if the train was running up the Matterhorn but it's a great ride during the winter.
Still remember the time I travelled in Excellent Class back to Feb 2024. With nice snow scenic all the way.
This was a great video! Congrats on your longest one, hope there are many more to come! 🎉