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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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 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,
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 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.
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
Feb 2
20 European weekend trips from Amsterdam by train
My favourite destinations for a weekend abroad from Amsterdam by train.
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...
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
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 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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