RSSArchive: August 2010
In Salerno
Rome and Naples are crowded with tourists in August, so I headed south to the smaller city Salerno. From Salerno various pleasant day-trips can be made. Read more
Day-trip to Paestum
Paestum is situated only half an hour by train from Salerno. Here you can find monumental ruins and pleasant beaches. Read more
Day-trip to Palinuro
Palinuro is a slightly longer train ride south of Salerno, about an hour and a half. But it is worth the trip, with some of the most beautiful beaches I have seen. Read more
Day-trip to Capri
Capri is a recommended destination for a day-trip. From Salerno, you can take several ferries to Capri with spectacular coast views. Read more
Salerno to Venezia (Venice)
On way from Salerno to Venice we make a train stop in Napels. I’m a bit concerned about petty theft here, but time flies when talking an Italian naval officer. Read more
Venice to Budapest
My reservation on the night train to Budapest turned out be for a seat instead of a bed. Luckily it was quite comfortable. When passing Croatia and Slovenia we had a time-consuming passport control. Read more
In Budapest
In Budapest I avoid the spas filled with tourists and go for a swim in the outdoor public pools. Read more
About the Eurail Blog
Benjamin Thomas from the USA has been using Eurail Passes to explore Europe. On this weblog he shares his (train) travel experiences. Intro
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