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BREAKING NEWS: the Berner Oberland Pass just...

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

📣 If there was a news station reporting on Swiss transportation, THIS would be the headline today all.week.long.

If you've been following us for a little while Reader, then you know we're a bit partial to the Half Fare Card and Berner Oberland Pass.

And there are a few BIG updates for the 2024 Berner Oberland Pass that you won't want to miss.

Today's email is full of details, so give yourself more than 30 seconds to give it a scan:

  • ▶️ New video: the Berner Oberland Pass just got even better
  • 💬 Reply to this email to encourage Brett!
  • 🚂 If you need help with Swiss transportation, this is for you.
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  • ⏳ Let the 1-month countdown begin...

2 *new* updates to the Berner Oberland Pass

For real, this was already our favorite Swiss train pass, but 2 brand new developments have made it even more valuable than it’s ever been.


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Let's be honest...Brett is the brains behind all of our Swiss Train Pass advice!

He loves to research details, maximize benefits, and help others along the way.

I (Jana) learn from his wisdom just as much as you do! 😉

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We can't talk about Swiss trains without mentioning our Ultimate Guide to Swiss Transportation!

Part 1 helps you pick and purchase your Swiss train passes and tickets.

Part 2 teaches you how to use the SBB app (and why it's so awesome).

And Part 3 answers all of your biggest questions about Swiss transportation — aka how to ride like a pro!


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If you did/will visit the Jungfrau Region, which Swiss train pass did/will you buy?

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– Half Fare Card
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Jana & Brett | Aplins in the Alps

If you love traveling Europe, getting off-the-beaten path, meeting locals, or having foodie experiences (especially coffee and gelato), then you're in the right place! We're Jana and Brett, a travel couple exploring Europe. Since we got married 10 years ago, we've spent more than 2.5 years adventuring in Europe. But we aren't your average travelers... —Dual USA and Italian citizens —30 European countries...and counting! —We didn't sell everything to travel (we still own our home in Tennessee!) —Both work online (Brett: business operations and consulting. Jana: SEO copywriting and content editing.) Get to know us better by joining our newsletter, binging our YouTube videos, or browsing our blog! When we're not traveling, you will find us hanging out with friends, hosting dinner parties, or playing strategic board games.

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