Backpacking in the Swiss Alps (on a budget)

[@frhaber]

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.

[@fourpressmedia2674]

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]

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.

[@marymurphy5069]

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

[@lynettecarner]

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 🤗🤗

[@itsnotme07]

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!

[@janeYS]

Thanks!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you so much Jane!!! 😊💚

[@chrishemsworth8948]

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

[@mildredlackey1938]

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, 👍🤗

[@philvale5724]

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.

[@corysvanlife]

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!!!

[@baldysroost5757]

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

[@mikemanjo2458]

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

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

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!

[@bsnbbq]

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!

[@DannyA3579]

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

[@stephennowicki7158]

Beautiful! Your videos are spectacular. Thank you 😊

[@janeYS]

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

[@johnhamilton1098]

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........

[@angelamurphy3331]

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

[@bonniehoover8318]

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.

[@48POP]

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...)

[@harrisonchevy4452]

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.

[@Jillybean620]

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

[@markgreengrass9603]

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!

[@janingham1823]

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. 💕

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

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

[@KeesBoons]

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.

[@JohnT.4321]

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.

[@onmission316]

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

[@docjoe6927]

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

[@dooley-ch]

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.

[@dsbmwhacker]

Great trip...thanks for including us! ❤

[@DebraKopera]

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

[@cboyle707]

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

[@pppantz]

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

[@grant2584]

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

[@mikemanjo2458]

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

[@JennNahrstadt]

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.

[@lindacianchetti2965]

Safe happy travels Natalie and Jim ❤

[@samydamico9843]

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. 😂

[@mjgobet5601]

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.

[@monikadeinbeck4760]

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

[@banzaipinball]

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.

[@thomashollenstein4237]

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!

[@annchapman8495]

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.

[@rkw2917]

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

[@tanyajohnston8262]

Wow beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing

[@grayfox9911]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@Iam1869]

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

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff guys

[@sheliaberry877]

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! 🤩😍🥰

[@SuperPirate100]

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

[@laurenm8561]

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!!!💞

[@mikeanderson6522]

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

[@etrimbleable]

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.

[@koryhaggert2848]

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!

[@TreantmonksTemple]

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

[@mickraybam6012]

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

[@nancyheneghan4760]

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.

[@youngatheart51]

Loved watching your European Adventures

[@ChrisWiker]

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]

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

[@tommoraga8318]

Loved watching your European vacation. 😀

[@chriskinteris4665]

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...

[@wendyfilice7101]

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😂

[@ReesaReel]

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

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Beautiful scenery!

[@maryayers9839]

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

[@GrassRootsLiving]

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. :)

[@DeBoerVan]

Great❤ Thank you for sharing your nice adventures.

[@gcoop]

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

[@darlenethompson9325]

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.

[@glennarussell4682]

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

[@kaspersergej]

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.

[@yolandaazua8919]

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.

[@chad_sendit]

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

[@hapnewsom9217]

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!

[@mscarlarn]

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

[@tammycruz8189]

Please stay safe guys love you

[@johnstuart8511]

Hello Heidi and Peter: I mean Natalie and Jimmy. But you get what I mean. Loving your visit to Switzerland, Always first class put together. Keep up the great work. REGARDS 🇿🇦.

[@foodsworthyoursalt5538]

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

[@chhook949]

Wow who would have thought to put Swiss Cheese On A Burger In Switzerland 😲😂! This Has Been An Incredible Trip!! Thanks for the outro just speaks volumes of your Love for one another! All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

Fabulous scenery , great cows . Music kept me busy using the mute button .

[@keithproctor5559]

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

[@dashexplore]

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

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

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.

[@OldTechNerd]

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. :)

[@johnrandazzo7158]

I look forward to your video each week. I think you guys are adorable!! From Sharon.

[@paramotortheory]

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

[@davidevans3175]

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

[@catherinemartin6740]

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

[@Outfun]

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

[@aphextwin5712]

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.

[@ourvanlives4736]

That seemed to be a quick couple of months.

[@kearnsey64]

You 2 are a hoot!!😂😂😂

[@shelleysmith3471]

Wow Wow so great to share this with you

[@Armstrongcarol]

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

[@istvanbally2817]

Do come back for more when you can! 😊

[@ThePierce5144]

I went on a European tour with mother. during our time in Switzerland our tour guide asked us not to buy cow bells or cuckoo clocks bc are you they would make noise on the bus!

[@ronrose2322]

What an adventure you both had.