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Brett is the numbers-crunching, analytical, spontaneous half of the duo Aplins in the Alps. Beyond working with his wife to help people travel Switzerland with confidence, Brett is the CFO and co-owner of a gymnastics business in Middle Tennessee. If his dreams came true, he'd spend everyday in the Swiss Alps with his closest family and friends. When he's not working or traveling, Brett enjoys playing board games, sharing a fine meal with friends, or appreciating the beauty of nature over a refreshing drink. Brett lives in Switzerland with his wife, Jana.

Italian Dual Citizenship Requirements: Do I qualify?

3 Requirements for Italian Dual Citizenship, Italian dual citizenship by ancestry aplins in the alps

Do I qualify for Italian dual citizenship through ancestry? Here are 3 requirements and 3 exceptions you need to know!

How to Fly to Europe for Cheap (only 16,500 points!) With Avianca LifeMiles

How to Find A Cheap Flight to Europe Using Flexible Credit Card Reward Points aplins in the alps

Most flights from the US to Europe cost 30k points. Read this to learn about a hack we used to score flights for only 16,500 points! (Hint: It involves flexible rewards points and Avianca airlines.)

How I Gained Italian Dual Citizenship Through Ancestry | Dual US-Italian Citizenship

How I Gained Italian Dual Citizenship Through Ancestry | Dual US-Italian Citizenship Aplins in the Alps

I always dreamed about living in Europe. That dream came true when I gained Italian dual citizenship through my great-grandfather!

How to Get Free Nights With Airbnb Discounts

How to Get Free Nights With Airbnb Discounts Aplins in the Alps travel Europe

Secure savings on your next Airbnb with this Airbnb discount! (Hint: book at least 28 night.)

Top 3 Resources to Understand Current Travel Restrictions

Top 3 Resources to Understand Current Travel Restrictions Europe travel Aplins in the Alps travel Europe

You saw a lot of your house in 2020. And now you just wanna go somewhere else! But where can you go?
Here are 3 helpful resources to help you understand current travel restrictions.

One Week in Amsterdam: How much did it cost?

One Week in Amsterdam: How much did it cost? Aplins in the Alps travel Europe

Amsterdam has a lot to offer, but it doesn’t have to cost you to visit this European city! Discover how to budget for 1 week in Amsterday.

How Much Does A 10-Day Trip To Switzerland Cost?

How Much Does A 10-Day Trip To Switzerland Cost? Aplins in the Alps travel Europe

Switzerland is incredibly gorgeous — and also quite expensive! Read our break down about the cost of a 10-day trip in the Swiss Alps.

One Week in the German Rhine Valley: How much did it cost?

One Week in the German Rhine Valley: How much did it cost? Aplins in the Alps travel Europe

Castles. Hiking. Half-timbered towns. Beer and wine. One full week gave us our fill of each as we spent one fantastic week in the Rhine River Valley.
Curious what it cost us? Keep reading to find out.

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