Best Events in Europe in April
21-03-2019April is a fascinating time to travel in Europe, especially if you’re a fan of traditional festivals. As spring and Easter approach, you can expect a slew of religious festivals an...
First time in Europe: a South African’s first impressi...
14-03-2019I had little idea what to expect from my first serious trip to Europe. I’d bought a ticket to Budapest on a whim, decided I wanted to get around by train, and then let everything e...
The best of train travel in Lithuania
21-02-2019It’s fair to say that train travel in Lithuania isn’t the fastest in Europe, but that’s not to say you should condemn yourself to a holiday on the buses when visiting the beautiful...
Benefits of 1st class train travel in Europe
07-02-2019I boarded the first class carriage of Switzerland’s famous Glacier Express – possibly the most luxurious scenic train in Europe – and instantly felt out of sorts. One month of trav...
Visiting Europe’s somber destinations
31-01-2019Most Eurail trips are about the good times. All day sightseeing, late night parties, spontaneous detours and dramatic scenery. But many European countries have complex pasts punctu...
8 Things To Do In Hallstatt, Austria
24-01-2019When it comes to idyllic destinations, Hallstatt has it all. This quaint Austrian village sits on the shores of a tranquil lake and at the foot of soaring peaks. White swans float ...
10 night trains you want to be on at midnight
17-01-2019If you’ve never done it before, spending the night aboard a train might seem a bit odd. For most, the driving factors for train travel in Europe is the scenery, which you obv...
The 5 best cities for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Eu...
06-12-2018If you’re traveling Europe over December and January, you don’t have to forgo your usual festive celebrations. In fact, it’s likely you’ll have an altogether new ...
From Tatras to Towns: Poprad to Bratislava by Train
29-11-2018I opened Google Maps on my phone in the basement-level hostel in Zakopane and discovered a problem. The only way out of this quaint Polish resort town by rail was back the way I’d ...
These Are the Best Events in Europe in December
22-11-2018Traveling through Europe in December is not just about snowcapped mountains and festive markets. Though you’re there in the middle of winter, there is a lot on the go around the co...