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...
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...
Where the locals go in Zagreb
25-10-2018Zagreb, capital of Croatia, might be the ex-Yugoslav city that is most reminiscent of capitals further north, like Vienna or Prague. Its aesthetic leaves little doubt that this is ...
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...
Where the locals go in Belgrade
27-09-2018Putting together a history or synopsis of Belgrade in a few short sentences is no easy task. The “White City” has been at the epicenter of conflicts of great empires for millennia,...