18 April 2024

Morning Reader

I went to visit my family in Australia back in February. It is a very long journey (24 hours on a plane) and leaves me jetlagged for a week.

Despite that, I try to go back as often as I can to see my family and friends.

The cost of the trip alone is staggering, so I try to keep my expenses under control while I am there. Staying with my family helps, of course, but you still want to enjoy yourself a little bit, right?

A few dinners out. Some favorite snacks from my childhood. A few trips to the beach. And of course, some texts to friends back home to share the experience with!

When I got back home this time, my phone bill was 3x what it normally is. Just from some texts, a few photos and a few phone calls. I had forgotten to check activate roaming package!

Another poor guy came to Switzerland from Florida and got an even bigger bill. One so big he could have even bought a small house with it!

Don't let it happen to you. I share some tips in that post above, and further down in the newsletter :> Let's not make those mobile carriers even richer!

Bis bald (See you soon in German)

Ashley

Mountain Excursion

NIESEN, Near Interlaken

Can't make it to Cairo, but still love pyramids? The Niesen is the Pyramid of Switzerland! And has the longest staircase in the world to the top (there is a yearly run up it! Insane, right?)

The Panorama Trail up there is amazing, and there are more stunning Hikes around Interlaken below...

HIKES AROUND INTERLAKEN

SWISS TOWNS

Davos, Not Just WEF

Every year the insanely rich and powerful descend upon Davos and take over the whole town (and empty the shops to make conference rooms - Ann worked there last year - it was nuts). It's called the World Economic Forum.

When the WEF is not on it is also a stunning mountain town and ski resort. Maybe you should visit?

MORE ABOUT DAVOS

SWISS TIP OF THE DAY

Mobile Calls & Data in Switzerland

Roaming plan from home? Or is there another solution!

YES. ESIMs are the new way to get cheaper data when you travel abroad. And some plans include calls and data, if you need it. Check out the options below, and maybe...No more data stress when you come to Switzerland!

ESIMS IN SWITZERLAND

SWISS IMAGE OF THE DAY (Submit yours)

I spent another week roaming around Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald last year.

This picture is of the bridge to the old town in Interlaken - Unterseen!

Yes, Interlaken is more than just a gateway to the Alps. It has a cute old town, a stunning blue river (you can swim in during summer), and some other highlights right in the center of town—many of them FREE!

Here are some Free Things To Do In Interlaken!

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