Posts with Tag: train station


In Paris

January 28, 2010 · Posted in France
I slowly step off of the warm train, onto a cold platform, and towards one of the heaters placed in Paris’ Gare du Nord. I pause. I ponder. This is Paris in January. Read more

Lauterbrunnen to Interlaken Ost

January 19, 2010 · Posted in Eurail, Switzerland, train travel
Train Tip: As our train returns to Interlaken Ost, a few points about the Jungfrau trip. Each way, the trip takes about two hours and fifteen minutes, and requires two changes of trains. The normal round-trip price is 181.80 Swiss Francs, but you get a 25% discount (136.80 CHF) by presenting your Eurail Pass, and [...] Read more

Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald

January 19, 2010 · Posted in Switzerland, train travel
Train Tip: Note the difference between Interlaken’s two stations: Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost. Only Ost takes you directly up to the mountain. If you start in West, you will change trains in Ost. Read more

Arosa to Litziruti (via Sled and Train)

January 16, 2010 · Posted in Switzerland, train travel
Never would I have imagined the train and sled to come together as seamlessly as on this day. From Arosa’s main street, ask any local to point you towards the Untersee, which is frozen over in winter. To the left of the sea, you’ll find a trail with a sledding sign affixed to it. [...] Read more

Salerno to Pompeii

December 28, 2009 · Posted in Italy, train travel
Train Tip: Pompeii can be reached easily from Salerno by train, either a 50 minute local train or a 20 minute faster train. From the direction of Salerno, there is only one train stop to see the ruins: Pompeii station. Read more

Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Linz – Vienna – Budapest

October 5, 2009 · Posted in Czech Republic
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 [...] Read more

Marseille to Nice

July 8, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
My final connection for this trip is in Marseille. If you have a few minutes, step outside the station for some nice views. Read more

In Dresden

June 7, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Dresden´s skyline along the Elbe river is reminiscent of Florence. It´s amazing to think that this city was nearly completely destroyed at the end of World War II. Read more

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