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Come along with us as we travel by train from the Netherlands to Switzerland, where we visit the incredible mountain villages of Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Mürren, and Zermatt! This was the first European trip that we planned on our own, and it is the adventure of a lifetime! #grindelwald #lauterbrunnen #zermatt #mürren #switzerland #traintravel #netherlands #train #trainjourney #foreverexplorers #travel #travelvlog #traveling #europe #europetravel #europeantravel Recent video explaining the pros and cons of group travel vs. planning yourself: https://youtu.be/Eogu7B1xj_s We are Scott and Cassandra, and we call ourselves the forever explorers because we have been traveling for our entire lives and plan to continue traveling for many years to come. In our videos, we bring you beautiful, immersive travel experiences from our travels around the globe, with the goals of bringing you calmness and relaxation, positive inspiration for your day, and to motivate you to pursue your own beautiful travel experiences. If our travel and nature videos help you to relax or inspire you in some way, please feel free to reach out and let us know that we had a positive effect on your day. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Our Adventure 01:27 Starting in the Netherlands 01:58 Our Train Journey 03:57 Arriving in Lauterbrunnen 05:49 Arriving in Mürren 08:15 Arriving in Grindelwald 09:24 Summer Toboggan Ride! 09:57 Fly Line Ride! 11:18 Arriving in Zermatt 12:21 Hiking at Schwarzsee 13:04 Hiking to Lake Stellisee 14:39 Mountain Carts and Kick Bikes! 15:24 Thank You Please Subscribe Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/miracle-rally License code: CR6SWAPVW7RBMNZ0 https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/a-journey-of-love License code: EUOQEMCC1G5YC2H0 https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/passing-through License code: KRWK1VANEL1J3RWR https://uppbeat.io/t/kurtz-martin/encounter-expedition License code: UI3CRVZMOIDROZII https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/esprit-de-corps License code: C5DPY9QOK78T7YJ6 https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/a-perfect-day License code: TCOJC5GBBPH5LCZR https://uppbeat.io/t/allalo/arrival License code: QDOTG9NCDZRGPNHG https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/monkeys-spinning-monkeys License code: NZQOVMFRTODGTFSE https://uppbeat.io/t/luminbird/together-forever License code: 4WCLQH6BHSSV77JQ
Netherlands to Switzerland By Train | Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Zermatt
When planning that exciting vacation, one of your important choices is whether to buy a group tour with a pre-planned itinerary, or to plan the trip yourself. In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of each, explaining how we started with a group tour and used that to help build our confidence for planning big trips on our own. Please reach out in the comments if you have any questions! #grouptour #grouptours #vacationplanning #travelplanning #foreverexplorers #travel #travelvlog #traveltips #europetravel #europe We are Scott and Cassandra, and we call ourselves the forever explorers because we have been traveling for our entire lives and plan to continue traveling for many years to come. In our videos, we bring you beautiful, immersive travel experiences from our travels around the globe, with the goals of bringing you calmness and relaxation, positive inspiration for your day, and to motivate you to pursue your own beautiful travel experiences. If our travel and nature videos help you to relax or inspire you in some way, please feel free to reach out and let us know that we had a positive effect on your day. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 (1) Cost Comparison 04:00 (2) Stress of Planning 05:23 (3) Flexibility 09:11 (4) Camaraderie [and Tour Guides] 12:55 (5) Deep Travel 14:22 (6) Building Confidence 17:43 Summary and Final Thoughts
Pros and Cons of Group Travel vs Planning Yourself
Come along with us to the top of Edinburgh, as we hike up spectacular Arthur's Seat! This is an extinct volcano and is the highest mountain peak in Edinburgh, Scotland, located in Holyrood Park, next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. #arthursseat #edinburgh #edinburghlife #scotland #foreverexplorers #travel #travelvlog #europe #europetravel #unitedkingdom #hiking #hikingadventures We are Scott and Cassandra, and we call ourselves the forever explorers because we have been traveling for our entire lives and plan to continue traveling for many years to come. In our videos, we bring you beautiful, immersive travel experiences from our travels around the globe, with the goals of bringing you calmness and relaxation, positive inspiration for your day, and to motivate you to pursue your own beautiful travel experiences. If our travel and nature videos help you to relax or inspire you in some way, please feel free to reach out and let us know that we had a positive effect on your day. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Walk From the Bust Stop 02:25 St. Anthony's Chapel 03:09 Cassandra Explains Gorse (Flowering Shrubs) 05:04 First Wide Sweeping Views 05:31 Reaching the First Plateau 07:00 Reaching the Top! 08:18 Cassandra Joins Me at the Top 09:38 Reflecting About the Climb 10:29 Back in the City 11:16 Royal Mile Old Town 11:53 Edinburgh Castle 12:25 Thank You | Please Subscribe! Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kurtz-martin/untamable-love License code: Z1VJZBXHSULASEAU Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/stay-the-night License code: M4HSKSYBBLEOZBLG Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/in-bloom License code: ZV5A3PH6D7YYFNPO Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/passing-through License code: HSNRKYETNOZ8R5PS Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/luminbird/together-forever License code: 4WCLQH6BHSSV77JQ
Hiking Arthur’s Seat | Best Edinburgh Views | Scotland
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Scott and Cassandra

We’re travelers, storytellers, and proud Forever Explorers.

With roots in the U.S. and the Cayman Islands, travel has always been part of our story. Now, as partial empty-nesters, we’re finding new ways to stay connected to family abroad while discovering places of our own.

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