Great European Christmas markets outside Germany and how to visit them by train
A short guide to Europe's best Christmas markets outside Germany, from Metz to Budapest.
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Sep 21
From Nuremberg to Hamburg, 11 of Germany's best Christmas markets you can visit by train
A varied selection of German Christmas markets, all easy to reach by train from the rest of Europe.
Sep 6
Pet-friendly travel special. How to take your dog from the UK to Europe
Want to travel to Europe but are worried about your dog? Here are some tips based on my experience of travellin through Europe with my dog .
Aug 23
Autumn in Europe: Celebrating the season of mellow fruitfulness
Great European destination to visit in autumn by train and car. Food lovers trips to discover European food and wine, or late sun getaways.
May 18
London to Europe by train. 22 long weekend ideas
Based in London? You don't need to fly to escape to Europe for a short break. Here are 22 destinations you can easily reach by train.
May 11
22 great European trips from Milan by train
22 ideas for long European long weekends feasible by train from Milan.
Apr 19
Great European weekend trips from Torino by train
The best weekend trips you can take from Torino by train.
Apr 5
From Dusseldorf by train. 20 European weekend trip ideas
20 European weekend getaways from Dusseldorf, feasible by train.
Mar 8
All railways lead to Rome. To the Eternal City by train
My 3-day Rome itinerary, perfect if you travel to Rome by train from London, Paris, Vienna, Munich, and Amsterdam.
Feb 23
22 European weekend trips from Paris by train
In terms of flightless weekend getaways, Paris is an ideal departure point. There is the Eurostar , with its high-speed direct journeys to...
Feb 18
From Frankfurt to Europe by train. 20 weekends trip ideas
Paris is one of many cities you can visit from Frankfurt on a flight-free long weekend
Jan 20
From Geneva to Europe by train. 20 long weekends ideas
If you fly somewhere in Europe for a long week end, you normally need to get to the airport 2 hours before, spend between 1 and 3 hours...
Nov 10, 2023
A winter road trip from London to Bologna with a dog
Are you looking at ideas for a Christmas getaway but are worried about your carbon footprint? Do you need to take your dog with you? Last...
Sep 22, 2023
Canals and dunes. What to see in The Hague
Read about the wonderful The Hague, one of the few major European cities with a beach on its doorstep. An ideal flightless long weekend.
Sep 17, 2023
What do do or see between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon
Changing train in Paris? Turn your change of station between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon into a mini stopover. Here are some ideas.
Jul 22, 2023
Cathedrals and bubbles. The attractions of Reims and the hills of Champagne
A flightless long weekend between Reims and Epernay, visiting champagne houses and the beautiful centre of Reims, its cathedral and basilica
Mar 29, 2023
Geneva to Milan by train: a glittering ride between the Italian and Swiss lakes
A fabulous short break between the Italian and Swiss lakes, taking in Geneva and Milan, and the shores of Lac Leman and Lake Maggiore.
Mar 17, 2023
The medieval magic of Nuremberg's Old Town
Why go to Nuremberg Nuremberg (or Nürnberg in German) is the kind of place you enjoy at any time of the year. It is one of Germany's...
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