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.
Aug 29
2 days in historic Metz, Lorraine: One of Europe's most underrated cities
A brief guide to Metz, one of Europe's most charming and underrated cities.
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.
Aug 16
Autumn in Europe: Rail and road foliage journeys
Celebrate autumn with a trip. Here is a short guide to Europe's best foliage destinations,
Aug 10
Italy's small gems: my guide to enchanting Brixen (Bressanone)
My guide to Brixen (Bressanone), a natural and cultural gem in the Italian German-speaking province of South Tyrol.
Aug 2
What to see and do in Toledo in 3 days. My guide to one of Spain's most fascinating cities
A 3-day itinerary discovering the beauty, history and culture of Toledo, one of Spain's most fascinating and ancient cities.
Jun 14
Escape from the lagoon for the weekend. 20 European destinations you can reach from Venice by train
20 weekend destinations you can reach from Venice by train.
Jun 8
20 great European train trips from Lyon
20 ideas for weekend breaks by train from Lyon.
Jun 1
Escape to France. Easy weekend trips from Barcelona by train
Let's imagine a 'classic' European long weekend break. You get to the airport, roughly 2 hours before your flight, fly for between 1 and...
May 27
Beaches, history, and art. What to see and do in Rimini (Italy) in 3 days
I am back from a late spring break in a city I had not visited in decades, and I am completely bowled over. Do you need a destination...
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.
May 4
20 European weekend trips from Berlin by train
Based in Berlin? Fancy a weekend abroad but worried about your carbon footprint? Here are 20 European train journeys you can do instead.
Apr 26
From Zurich to Europe by train. 20 weekends trip ideas
Based in Zurich? Want to reduce your carbon footprint or enjoy a mindful week end break. Here are 20 long weekend trips you can tak by train
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 29
Canterbury tales. My guide to the ultimate cathedral city and the English Via Francigena
My 3-day trip to Canterbury, exploring the cathedral and the other gems of the historical centre, and setting out on the Via Francigena.
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