First Thoughts on Switzerland (is Zurich as expensive as they say!?)

[@flyingthenest]

Welcome back to Switzerland - we have arrived in Zurich with a goal in mind - check out the rumours to see if Switzerland really is as expensive as they say! Next stop renting a car and heading out - where should we go?

[@beccadreams4992]

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[@beccadreams4992]

Oops nvrmnd! 😬

[@flyingthenest]

@@beccadreams4992 ahh yes the vlog was still processing! sorry! just hit refresh

[@beccadreams4992]

@@flyingthenest oopsie I was quick today 😆 I opened my KZbin & surprise you had just posted. Thank you. Safe travels!

[@SandyCH1988]

Basel 🙌🏻 Not many vloggers come here as it’s not in the mountains. But still beautiful and close to France and Germany. Also Lucerne and Zug are beautiful. If you can go on a mountain coaster, they are super fun!

[@claravonessen5673]

I was smiling the entire video. The part Jess gets the coin and Hunter went flying in those chairs, just hilarious!!! Thank you for brightening up our days, what a wonderful blog

[@christine4670]

Yes the chairs 🤣 poor Jess tho I thought she was going pass out lol

[@SHgeneral]

Same here. I'm still smiling ear to ear😊😊😊😊

[@susanfarish7451]

Exactly what I was going to say xx

[@jonathanedward5062]

Travelled a lot in my life, live in Zurich since 4 years. When you earn a salary here, this is by far one of the most liveable cities in the world. I love it here and want to raise my family here!

[@antypanag1]

wish you so !

[@spudwave3661]

Depending on your job.

[@goblinbaozi6669]

@@spudwave3661 I am living in Geneva, I would say yes it is expensive, but the salary also matches, and just normal office job you can live decent life. This is contrast of some other expensive cities such as London, New York where if you want keep the same life quality with the same job is not possible...yet the life is also much quieter 😅 and less dynamic, depends on your taste

[@goblinbaozi6669]

I totally agree with you, I am living in Geneva, it's expensive but life quality is also high which is not the case in many other expensive cities such as London, New York, Paris...(they are actually a bit cheaper comparing to Geneva, Zurich)

[@danikoenig]

you're welcome

[@leana1342]

As a swiss person I often forget how beautiful switzerland is when you stop and take a moment to look at it

[@BlertaLa]

Stimmt

[@thi8826]

Hesch rächt

[@swissball99]

Honestly. The same here.

[@swissball99]

I'm actually also swiss

[@aninalehmann9789]

I am from Zurich, grew up in Zurich and still live here. I love seeing you guys really enjoying the city to the fullest. It is so nice to watch the movie as i know all the places you have visited in this video. Sadly i didn't bump into you guys in Zurich... enjoy Switzerland - it is so worth it. Hug

[@BaBa-rs2pg]

8:54 I had to smile when you described the location of your AirBnb as "outside the town". Because your AirBnb was still right in the city and in a very popular part of town. It's a shame you didn't discover the river baths, nice bars or the industrial quarter right next to your Airbnb, that would have been a bit more authentic than the very touristy old town, where practically no people live anymore. But nevertheless: I really enjoyed watching your video.

[@lmnhphotographie3297]

Im from Switzerland and it is really amazing how you manage to make every tiny thing to look absolutely adorable! Loved every single one of your Switzerland video. They are such a great quality! Keep on going and have a nice trip trough Europe :)

[@alexandraspera9480]

I LOVED this one - the pace of it, everything you guys did in Zurich. We plan to travel there next year with our little one so this was great to watch. Also, seeing how happy little Hunter is just makes me smile so much! I hope you do more like these!

[@MaxPaff]

We’re absolutely loving these series!

[@flyingthenest]

yayy! quite a few more videos to go :)

[@SHgeneral]

@@flyingthenest Thank you! Awesome video

[@susandibble3525]

Oh I loved this. And especially how Hunter loves to say “this is nice” and “wow” bless her little heart 🤗

[@diiidell7608]

I am from switzerland and i smiled the whole video because its fun to see how other people see the country switzerland.

[@nathanbourquin6554]

Flying to Switzerland tomorrow from Austin Texas. Watching this video made me super happy. Having grown up in Zurich I really miss living there. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@jonaskamber]

Really enjoying your videos. As a Swiss, its so nice to see you exploring our country. Love the positive vibes!

[@rebecaj6045]

I remember being SHOOK to my core at the prices! My husband and I ended up buying ice cream at a grocery store and eating it in a park at Zurich for lunch because that’s all we could afford. But those experiences made special memories. I can’t wait to watch your Switzerland series!

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Don't worry about it, you had the perfect Swiss experience. Because that's how the locals do it too... Because opposite to popular belief, it's still very, very pricey for normal people, even on local salaries. It can be deceiving because there really are a lot of high-earning/rich people in Zürich, but that's somewhat constrained to a core zone which obv includes all the touristy/popular areas, but your normal everyday citizen has to be just as careful with spending as everyone else really, and no, you won't find construction workers living anywhere near the places you saw in the video.

[@arr84.design]

Yup.. In this country there's little to do if you don't have enough money..

[@flavioarmati8034]

@@arr84.design so not true. You just cant live in the city but its a lot to do in switzerland even with normal salarys

[@TwoBaze]

@@arr84.design thats not true. There are plenty of things to do in switzerland that require a really small amount of money.

[@martharezaee2088]

Im living in Germany and i can say everything is doubled in price in Zürich.it is a rich city and people earn good. Lindt balls are also in grocery stores and Kaufhof in Germany in different flavors. Zwitzerland's nature is another level.

[@englishrose4388]

Loved this. The listed costs were super helpful.

[@lynnecollins3284]

Another fab post. Loved the delight when Hunter saw merry go round and the giggle on the chain swing that went faster than Jess thought. You guys are giving so much delight to your followers. I look forward to every post.

[@Saravon]

I was watching this at my mom's house and she passed by and said "what movie are you watching and I told her it was my favorite travel vloggers and this is youtube. She could NOT believe it, she said but it looks so polished and I'm listening to all sorts of interesting dialogue". I told her Stephen is just extremely good at what he does and they have a lot of experience.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 how’re you doing?

[@yogerke]

Omg, when music was playing I think you were near the hotel where we stayed. The fondue meal there was worth it!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@SHgeneral]

Beautiful episode!!! Thank you. It's so nice to see you all enjoying travelling in this gorgeous country.

[@kingabobrowska9999]

I have been in Zurich already twice and it is one of my favorite places in the world! I do recommend a place that you haven't been, Hiltl, which is an oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world. Their weekend buffet is to die for!

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Any vlog is a good vlog! I am from Norway and is up there with Switzerland when it comes to how expencive everything are. It is strange for me to travel to Switzerland because it even more pricy that Norway. Keep up the good work.

[@Michelle-qi7uz]

Great video Looks like Hunter had so much fun. I love the price comparisons. Lots of great tips. Thank you.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@duftnotiz]

Sooooo beautiful to see this! We live just 5min from the cable car you‘ve been using and I feel so privileged to have all this beautiful things just around the corner. I sometimes forget…

[@maury1986]

Welcome to Zurich! I'm living here now for 36years and can't imagine go back to my country. It's expensive yes but if you speak german (hard to learn) you can easily find a job to earn enough to live here. Enjoy Switzerland!

[@sarah-phillips]

Commented elsewhere (under your inquiry about where to go) but in Switzerland, Camping Jungfrau! And outside: Denmark. I replied there, too, on our most recent trip to Billund and where we stayed. Loving the videos!

[@carolridgway2201]

I really look forward to each new video little Hunter is always happy as are her mum and dad always smiling enjoying your wonderful life can’t wait until the next video love you all

[@saskiawhite6334]

Can’t wait to watch the video you guys always make me happy and cheer me up Thankyou for always being there for me when I’m sad have a lovely rest of your week xxx ! ❤️😘😍🥰

[@flyingthenest]

aww hope youve been enjoying the double uploads so far :)

[@nicovega1831]

I like this variation of your vlog as you can show more types of activites for vacations.

[@Bel-ej9go]

Ah this was so charming. That swing roundabout cracked me up, Hunter loved it, Lovely watch. Enjoy x

[@TheFreedomgal]

You guys seem like such a fun family and Hunter is so cute. I recently found your vlogs and I smile every time I watch you

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@ynys_mon6928]

That was delightful. My mother took me to Switzerland when I was 16. (44 years ago!) I’ve always wanted to go back!

[@genacostello5896]

I used to follow other people on you tube. Unless I was rich beyond imagination or an elite athlete I couldn’t even begin to try and recreate their stuff. That is what I appreciate you all so much. It feels accessible for the regular person. Great tips and recommendations. Thank you for this great content. Love watching you!

[@goldtopazasylum]

Hunter flying around in the swing chairs "Hello Mommy", LOL, she is too adorable!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@simonbaur178]

Tips & Tricks from a local: at 8:00 always weigh the Lindor chocolate without the plastic bag... (saves you up to 0.30 swiss francs or about 7 grams)

[@SoloAdventureDiva]

Loved this!!! The swing was fast and I love that hunter smiled while you guys were like oh 🤣 I love street food festival 😁

[@charlesharris2749]

Really professionally paced video. Fun, too! Our Hunter-look -alike daughter's first word was, "No!"; she didn't like something. She loved peach juice as a baby, though, so she was called Peaches sometimes. Her Native American name, after she'd been home a few weeks was Screaming Eagle! Can't wait to see the Alps with ya'll. (sorry, Texas talk)

[@libbyandsam2638]

Loved this video guys, best content yet! This is exactly how we travel! Trains and food are the best. Keep it up :)

[@susantinnion1794]

You looked like babies in that Switzerland clip from 7 years ago. How time has flown. Hunters excitement at everything is so adorable xx

[@sarahfloyd9285]

I love the family travels! This is so inspiring to me as a mom of 2 who doesn’t want to give up the adventures❤️ never stop! We love watching y’all’s adventures!

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Loved this and watching Hunter being so excited!

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Loved this video! Thank you for taking us along.

[@baumgrt]

Regarding the free water fountains: any fountain without a label or warning can be considered safe to drink. By law, only non-potable water fountains have to be labelled. This is in contrast to other countries where potable water is explicitly labelled as such

[@HereToCheers]

Switzerland looks so beautiful! Thanks for all the great travel tips

[@zonestyle55]

thank you soo much guys. such a heart warming vlog as always!

[@jenniferadams4939]

Those chairs look super fun!!! Can’t wait for the next video. Safe travels ❤️

[@markelliott6112]

this was one of your best videos of late. loved it

[@lanternsea94]

Loved the FTN flashback to 2018!! You both have come so far

[@Daniel-hd7te]

This video filled me with so much joy

[@walkingj.m9132]

What a beautiful traveling with family!! Your daughter is so cute!! And beautiful Switzerland!! perfect!! Thank you for sharing this my new friend!!😍😃👍👍

[@R.o.d.y_the_p.o.n.y]

We’re living in Zurich with two kids. Big smile on my face when I saw Hinter enjoyed the same playgrounds and activities I’ve just visited with my boys. There’s so much more to discover. Swimming elephants, beautiful hikes trough ravines in the city area, two cable railways. It’s a wonderful place to raise children here…

[@sarahspittles3491]

Beautiful vlog guys so good to see yous going back to your old stepping stones with hunter , have a safe trip 🙏🇦🇺nsw

[@christineomelis124]

Love this kind of vlog! I was smiling the whole time!

[@patchayko721]

You guys are so cute! Love the way you show us the city and all the things to do. Nice you include family friendly things too!

[@The-axman]

been watching your vlogs for a few years and what a shock to see you taking the gondola from the station which is next to my house!!

[@mircowaldmeier9632]

When I watch travel videos of people visiting my home country, I always get so grateful to be born here. I often forget how beautiful this country is

[@emmaeriksson7155]

I really liked this blog! It’s nice to both see price tags and how to do things on a budget. Plus always nice to watch Some street food action

[@aakibsuhail7621]

BEST VIDEO YET!!! Can't wait for the road trip❤️

[@Gazzaxxo]

i real like this take on a vlog! Its actually really useful and informative for the average person compared to some of your other higher price experiences

[@tubestyle]

Zürich is just 10Km from my home and is the place of my work. Also youre was on one of my fishing places. Cool you enjoyd it! Nice Video!

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww I’m so happy that you guys are sharing this beautiful experience with us ❤️❤️

[@vickiesandover5738]

Love seeing things through Hunter's eyes. Nice video.

[@TheFaiaFamily]

Amazing video! What a beautiful family. Keep it coming.

[@Motherof6pack]

We live in Branson, MO, a tourist town here in the US. The prices here are quite high so the prices there don't seem that expensive to me. When Jess said how much you spent at the store I nearly fell out of my chair! That would have cost way more where we live! Coffee wasn't that far off on price either. We don't like Starbucks coffee so we had to look up our prices. It was only about $1 or so more. The coffee you found at the shop is pretty much what we pay here. I'm so LOVING your videos! They are so different than everyone else's! And I've watched 100's of videos on CH to prepare for vacation and hopefully retirement! Keep up the good work!

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Such a fun vlog. Love Hunter’s giggles 🤭 Thanks for sharing 😘

[@nefertariinxs]

thank you for enjoing my country, i have been in Australia and i really did love it as well

[@komalgangaramani4797]

Lots of love from India . we as a family have been enjoying you Switzerland series a lot :)

[@ryanftfc21]

Loving the content keep it up and I think it's amazing how hunter learns so much in every video you do

[@grubbyga7601]

I hope you liked it in Switzerland. Greetings from Schaffhausen 🇨🇭

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

Good vlog and like the slower travel pace of the vlog and love to see how much food and living costs are so thanks.

[@bw5911]

Just love you guys to pieces! Little Hunter is such a joy to watch too. I ADORE your music!!! Can I buy it somewhere? Also, your editing is fantastic! I love this style of video so much. Can't wait to see your next video.

[@bw5911]

@@jj-if6it Really!?! I love all of the choices because they are sweet and sentimental. The world needs more of that these days.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Brilliant video Hunter in the chair ❤️ jess didn’t get a chance 🤣 But Jess when you said “ swings when Hunter woke up. So sweet just seeing her lovely smile & Excitement 😍 Yes its is more expensive but the Beauty you get back From the stunning views Is so worth it . Looking forward to your next Road trip adventures safe Travels 🥰🥰

[@ClaudiasMovement]

I'm swiss & I really enjoyed your vlog! Next time you're in Zurich I'll happily share some more spots with you 🙏

[@vedantraut327]

"Hi" from a swiss fan , all for trekking the alps

[@lisa1539]

So cool that you were in the strandbad tiefenbrunnen, I live just around the corner. loved the video🤍

[@fynngachter7758]

Welcome to Switzerland, hope you guys are enjoying your stay :)

[@ruthquinn6229]

what a great adventure. you show fantastic content always so deightful and informative. and hunter is so sweet and really mature, a true adventurer too. blessings and love from back home in oz.

[@arr84.design]

Living in Switzerland, I have to say Zürich is my favorite city. You can do a lot, and there's so many different places for everyone. Old town, forest, alternative areas, shops, lake... But like everything in Switzerland, you can do a lot but if you have money. It's funny when people around the world think living in Switzerland means to be rich. Yes you earn lot of money, but you have so many taxes, insurance and expensive prices (like the starbuck's coffee here) that it's sometimes hard to do everything as you want in Switzerland.

[@TravelwithNJSteveandSue]

When we were in Zurich a few years ago we found that prices for meals were similar to the US because in the US we add a 20% tip when eating out. We remember watching your 2015 Zurick video before our trip in 2017. If I remember, one of your sisters was with you on your 2015 Zurich trip!

[@walterprossnitz3471]

Great to see you enjoying our city! Bern, Basel, Lausanne and Lucerne are also terrific! (and so are many others)

[@sizzawow3612]

well the thing is, in the prices here the tip isnt included so u gotta add those 5-10% ontop

[@esoka9131]

Great video I’ll be binge watching your other videos :)

[@melanieripa2265]

Loved it!!! Can't wait to see more

[@lauriedavis7471]

Augustinerstrasse is the oldest street in Zurich. I learned that when I was in Zurich in July.

[@Purple8012]

Omg the coin swing taking off with Hunter was hilarious and scary at same time lol

[@felina18]

This was so funny to watch, because a couple weeks ago we went to Zürich too and we saw nearly exactly the same places, so it was like a flashback to watch this :-)

[@ninaappenzeller9555]

Loved that vlog! I'm from zurich and thats basically what my best friend and I do on those summer days, strolling through the city, swimming in the lake and go to the food festival 😍😋

[@robertkerr9527]

glad you enjoyed Zurich. being from Bern we think Bern is nicer, smaller, more personal. hope you visit the mountains in the Berneroberland.

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

👏👏👏 Yeah!!! A new video... tasty!! 😂 OMG Hunter is turning more and more into a thrill seeker. The swing, yeah,and then the little merry-gohround. She couldn't go fast enough. Great video.. again. Love seeing you have so much fun!

[@Hobli_hoi4]

I don't think Switzerland has to be expensive. If you don't go shopping in the first store that comes along, you actually get almost the same prices as in Germany. About the swiss markets. There are Coop and Migros the biggest from switzerland. There is like average price. If you want to go cheaper you can go to the german ones like Aldi or Lidl. In the farming areas there are the Landi's where you find cheap products combined with farming stuff. In the little mountains village you mostly find a Volg. There is the same stuff like everywhrere but its a little bit cheaper and less selection.

[@corrinathesen6208]

You are all Just the sweetest family….. Hunter is a very lucky little girl. 🇨🇦❤️

[@adelheid3219]

Oh you guys were in Felsenegg!! Greetings from Canada from a sometimes home sick ex Swiss😃

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Wow..beautiful Switzerland 🤗😁nice video.Thanks for sharing guys 👍😁

[@dpie4859]

I live in Zurich since 1999 and I LOVE this city. The quality of life is probably one of the best in the world. Its not cheap but you get quality for what you pay and if you work here you have some of the highest wages in Europe and pay very little taxes compared to most other countries.

[@PiotrMys]

Honestly one of the best Zurich videos made by a tourist I have seen - yes there are also better places to hang out than the center but if you come only for 2 days, the old town is indeed a very nice place to spend time.

[@brclyn]

Zurich was beautiful, then again the entirety of our Rhine - Mossel with 3 days in Switzerland were all fantastic.

[@nicolettedorfling9788]

Thank you for a wonderful video!! I smiled the whole time!!❤️🤩😍🎉

[@cxrlottx]

This made me smile! I’m from Zurich but doing an exchange year right now. Seeing you explore my home city from a different perspective is so fun and wholesome. It does make me a bit homesick tho 🥺

[@simonebosticardo964]

where r u doing your exchange year?

[@karinhausammann2141]

So much fun to see you exploring my city😊

[@tracecasey]

Love the relaxed vibe of this video. Looks a beautiful country! Your vlogs are inspirational, I have just started our family vlog channel as we are moving abroad in November and Cannot wait to do exploration vlogs like this!

[@remphey]

As a swiss I'm glad you liked it. Whats funny I was in Zürich last night at like 1am and it was the complete opposite of what you saw. Everything and everyone looked shady. Dirt everywhere. But its quite good at daytime. I can recommend Zug or Lucerne, I love those cities. And if you're open to really empty your bank account go to Zermatt and get a helicopter ride around the famous Matterhorn.

[@nage7438]

Of course everyone looks shady at night. Probably younger people mostly men dressed black for going out so yeah. But what's funny is that everywhere in Switzerland as you know dirt gets cleaned up overnight and on the next day everything's clean again!

[@JackFate76]

This says more about you than it does about Zürich.

[@andybenitez1061]

I loved every about this video. Glad I found your channel guys 💖

[@mimig6932]

The funniest part was when Hunter was on the swing and you guys are laughing so hard. Looks like there was no strap in. Omg I was laughing too. Good thing she held on so tight. Great little video..like Hunter would say..more, more..🥰🇨🇦