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.
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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...
Apr 19
Great European weekend trips from Torino by train
The best weekend trips you can take from Torino by train.
Apr 11
Glorious food and glorious culture. What to see in Bologna in 3 days
My 3-day Bologna itinerary, with an in-depth guide to its artistic and cultural treasures.
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.
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.
Apr 23, 2023
From Brussels to Europe by train. 20 long weekend trip ideas
When Brussels was chosen as the EU capital, the EU was smaller and Brussels felt like the logical capital because it lay right at the...
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...
Mar 7, 2023
A tale of two rivers. What to see in Lyon
My long week end by train from London to Lyon, discovering one of France's most interesting cities.
Feb 28, 2023
To Torino by train via Paris. A long weekend escape
I visited Torino by train from London for a winter long weekend escape. Here is how it went and what I saw.
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