Posts with Tag: day trip


On the “Top of Europe” – Jungfrau

January 19, 2010 · Posted in Switzerland
It’s a bit of its own little world at the “Top of Europe,” 11,333 feet above sea level. The UNESCO World Heritage label attests to the unique beauty of the Jungfrau mountain top: on a clear day, you can see into France and Germany. You can also witness the Aletsch Glacier, which [...] Read more

Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg

January 19, 2010 · Posted in Switzerland, train travel
There are two signs that we are about to start climbing high: the first is the seat. It’s angled, so as to protect you from sliding off on steep inclines. Read more

In Sintra

October 30, 2008 · Posted in Eurail, Portugal, sightseeing
Sintra is another easy day trip from Lisbon. Aboslute highlight is the Palace of Pena, constructed in the middle of the 19th century. Read more

In Belem

October 29, 2008 · Posted in Eurail, Portugal
Belem is my favorite side-trip from Lisbon. Stroll along the waterfront and you’ll feel like you are walking into another place and time. Read more

Barcelona to Valencia

August 26, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
On all trains I’ve ridden in Spain, a seat reservation is mandatory in addition to the Eurail Pass. In most major cities you have to put your luggage through a x-ray security check. Read more

Day-trip to Capri

August 20, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Capri is a recommended destination for a day-trip. From Salerno, you can take several ferries to Capri with spectacular coast views. Read more

Day-trip to Palinuro

August 19, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
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 Paestum

August 18, 2008 · Posted in Eurail, Italy, sightseeing
Paestum is situated only half an hour by train from Salerno. Here you can find monumental ruins and pleasant beaches. Read more

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