The top 10 attractions of romantic Heidelberg, Germany's gem on the Neckar
A guide to the attractions of Heidelberg, one of Germany's prettiest and historic cities.
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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 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
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 7
Europe's most scenic train rides
You will be spoiled for choice of scenic train rides in Europe. Here are my current ten favourites.
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...
Dec 14, 2023
The ten most scenic German train rides
Planning to visit Germany? Make sure you include at least one scenic train journey. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the varied German...
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.
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 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.
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