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In Bremen, Germany
February 5, 2010 · 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
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
Landeck to Vienna to Budapest
November 30, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
I stop off in Vienna to visit a friend and the Christmas Market at City Hall. 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 Paestum
Paestum is situated only half an hour by train from Salerno. Here you can find monumental ruins and pleasant beaches. Read moreIn Tallinn, Estonia
June 19, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Before taking the ferry in Tallin, I spend an afternoon to discover the historic capital of Estonia. Read more
About the Eurail Blog
I'm Benjamin Thomas from the USA and I've been accepted for a fellowship in Europe. During my stay I will use Eurail Passes to explore the continent. On this weblog I will share my (train) travel experiences. Intro
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