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...
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...
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...
Explore Van Gogh’s Europe by Train
09-08-2018Vincent van Gogh is a name that brings to mind bright yellows and blues and inspires people across the world. But what inspired Van Gogh? The Dutch artist travelled around Europe a...
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...
8 incredible natural attractions by train
24-05-2018It’s true that trains can deliver you into the heart of most of Europe’s famous big cities. And many people make an effort to travel to natural attractions you can reach by train. ...
Can Eurail get me to Russia for the World Cup?
10-05-2018This summer, the world’s most-watched sporting event is coming to Europe – sort of. Russia is hosting the FIFA World Cup, the most prestigious soccer event in the world! Alth...
Why You Should Travel to Western Romania by Train
08-03-2018If you’re traveling to central Europe, why not venture a little further east and explore western Romania by train? The beautiful cities of Timisoara, Oradea and Cluj-Napoca are eas...
A Guide to Riding The Scenic Flåm Railway in Norway
18-12-2017Undoubtedly one of Europe’s most spectacular train journeys, the Flåm Railway is one of Norway‘s highlights. Although only 20km in length, this engineering marvel trans...
Bernina Express: Everything You Need to Know
23-11-2017Choosing a scenic train trip in Switzerland is difficult. In a country where even daily commuter trains serve up gorgeous views, it’s hard to decide which one to pick. This is wher...