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In Bremen
In the Bremen Town Musicians, a group of different animals join together to bray, bark, meow, and crow together. They would be proud of a new tradition found in Bremen today: the Carnival. Read moreIn Bremen, Germany
February 5, 2011 · Posted in Eurail
There are not many fairytales titled with a town’s name, but when the Brothers Grimm wrote The Bremen Town Musicians in the early 19th century, they did just that.
In the Marktplatz, you’ll find the bronze statue of the four musicians: the donkey, dog, cat and rooster. It was created in 1953 by a local [...] Read more
In Bremen
February 4, 2011 · Posted in Germany
There’s a fairytale association I have with Bremen, set into my imagination by the Brothers Grimm. Arriving in Bremen, I’m immediately reminded of that. The Hauptbahnhof, or central train station, looks a bit castle-like.
Bremen is not a small village, nor a large city, with a population near half a million, the 10th [...] Read more
In Budapest
August 24, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
In Budapest I avoid the spas filled with tourists and go for a swim in the outdoor public pools. Read more
In Krakow
Krakow is the next stop on my Eurail trip. This Polish city has wonderful medieval remains. Read moreIn Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s Christmas market dates back to 1393. It closes at exactly 9, timely as Germans are. Read moreAbout 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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