Amazing Rail Routes: Switzerland’s Glacier Express
15-11-2018One of the joys of train travel is certainly the scenery, and when it comes to scenic rail routes in Europe, saying you’re spoilt for choice is an understatement. A new Lonely Plan...
Follow the Fun – A Eurail Detour to Poland
08-11-2018Poland was never even on my radar. Berlin was, and that’s where I found myself after two months of Eurailing across the continent. The German capital had been a key target from the...
Best Events in Europe in November
31-10-2018When the calendar changes to November, you know winter is fast approaching. But don’t despair! There are still plenty of things on the go across the continent. There are fest...
8 Haunted Places in Europe That Will Freak You Out
18-10-2018With Halloween around the corner, you might be thinking about hopping aboard a train to some of the most notoriously haunted places in Europe. While we can’t guarantee sightings of...
7 incredible forests in Europe you can reach by train
11-10-2018There’s something arrestingly tranquil and yet strangely tense about walking through a vast, unspoilt forest. Perhaps it has to do with strange conflict of being alone, and yet fee...
Best Events in Europe in October
04-10-2017It’s October, which means the glorious summer sunshine is on its way out, and fall is starting to take hold. This doesn’t mean that Europe gets any less exciting. If you’re l...
The Best Day Trips from Lisbon
20-09-2018With so much to see and do in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, you may think it crazy to consider leaving for a day trip. But when you hear of the castles, quaint fishing villages...
Two weeks in Italy by train
16-08-2018Planning a two-week trip in Italy by train can seem overwhelming. There is so much to see, and each village, city and region has something special to offer. Do you start in the nor...
2 Weeks in Germany from South to North
02-08-2018“Berlin is the best big city in Europe”, said almost all my friends who’d been. It’s the city of the moment, they said, thanks, mainly, to the parties, the coffee and the creatives...
10 Incredible European Bridges You Should Visit
19-07-2018There’s something remarkable about European bridges. The convenience of their original tasks aside, so many of them are just a marvel to look at. Palatial buildings often reign sup...