Halloween in Copenhagen
It’s difficult scaring up Halloween fun in Europe.
I remember as a child being told that Halloween originated in Europe, as so many customs I believed did. But you can walk around many countries here with hardly a slutty witch costume to be seen, or razor blade in an apple to be had. Kidding. But still – as a child rewarded for surviving howls and screams with a plastic pumpkin full of sugar treasures, the lack of celebration is disappointing.
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Budapest – Vienna – Linz – Hamburg – Copenhagen
This trip pleasantly sounded longer than it was. I traveled through Austria as the sun was setting, ever more early now, a reminder of winter’s approach.
I fall soundly asleep on the Night Train from Linz to Hamburg. And the morning train from Hamburg to Copenhagen has wireless internet on-board, so I am able to spend the morning feeling connected before arriving in Copenhagen mid-day.
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Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Linz – Vienna – Budapest
Train Tip: Cesky Krumlov IS the closest train station to the inner town of Cesky Krumlov. But still, it’s a hike away. I like to walk, so getting there was no problem. From outside the train station, walk right along the sidewalk. It’s about a half-hour walk, and eventually you’ll come to an overlook seeing the town through trees. It’s downhill from that point, castle in front of you.
But getting back to the train station is all uphill. Ask a local shop person to help you call a taxi.
In Ceszky Krumlov, Czech
Cesky Krumlov is a walk back in time. Back towards the 13th century, to be exact.
It was then that the Castle was built overlooking a small river that winds through one of Bohemia’s most beautiful towns. You’ll be struck with how well-preserved the town is, despite decades of neglect under Communist rule. UNESCO declared Cesky Krumlov a World Heritage Site in 1992.
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Budapest – Linz – Ceske Budejovice – Cesky Krumlov, Czech
Train Tip: Any train trip to Cesky Krumlov will likely connect through Ceske Budejovice. If your itinerary allows it, allow yourself an hour or two here. It’s a bit of a beer capital: the city has been brewing beer since the 13th century. But it’s especially known as the home of the Pivovar Budejovicky Budvar, or the Budweiser Budvar Brewery.
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In Munich
Octoberfest is back in full swing in Munich.
Octoberfest technically started September 19th this year, and finishes October 4th, but who’s counting? Certainly not the beer drinkers who spend days and nights hoisting their “masses” of beer (Liter mugs).
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Budapest – Munich
Austria’s RailJet is growing in popularity.
Each time I take it, I notice more passengers. It’s the perfect train to take if traveling this seven-hour route between Budapest and Munich, as the train goes direct and no connection is required.
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National Day – Budapest
What city in the world lets stunt planes fly over and under its bridges in the downtown core? Read more
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