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 26
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.
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 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 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 29
Bel Paese's best. The most beautiful Italian seaside towns
10 Italian seaside towns everyone should see once in a lifetime.
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 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 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.
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
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.
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...
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