7 Alternative Christmas Markets by Train
24-10-2019Europe is the home of Christmas markets. Vienna’s was the first in 1298, while Germany’s famous Christkindlmarkts began in 1384. Naturally, you can now find the world&#...
Light up your winter: 9 amazing light festivals in Europe
10-10-2019Don’t get me wrong, winter is a great time of year… But, it’s just so incredibly dark. And cold. And wet. You get the point. So, luckily there are tons of ways to...
Where the locals go in Thessaloniki
03-10-2019Thessaloniki might be Greece’s ‘co-capital’, as it’s often referred to within the country, but that’s no reason to skip it. In fact, this city is an ideal gateway to the Balkans, w...
The true size of Europe
26-09-2019When you’re from a country in Europe, it’s quite difficult to really grasp how big countries like Australia, Brazil or the US are (like, really really big). Well, this ...
Where the locals go in The Hague
19-09-2019Travelling to the Netherlands? You’re probably considering Amsterdam and/or Rotterdam as possible destinations already, but how about The Hague? The oft-overlooked Dutch city has a...
How to visit Oktoberfest: a guide to Germany’s biggest...
12-09-2019Are you ready for pretzels, roasted chickens and more beer in a few days than you’d normally drink in a year? Good, because that’s basically what Oktoberfest is ALL abo...
Where the Locals go in Cologne
05-09-2019The largest city on the Rhine, Cologne seems to have it all, including a convenient location: Brussels, Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Paris are all four hours by train, so it’s worth d...
Sustainable Travel: a Guide for Beginners
29-08-2019If you’re considering getting a Eurail Pass for your trip around Europe, you’re already halfway there! But sustainable travel doesn’t stop there: there are plenty of ways to incorp...
Where the Locals Go in Sofia
22-08-2019Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria in the beating heart of the southern Balkans (with connections to Romania, Greece, Serbia and North Macedonia), is another frequently misunderstood c...
Where to see the most scenic fall colors in Europe
15-08-2019Fall can easily be mistaken for a season of gloom, as temperatures drop and nights grow longer. But fall is actually an opportunity. An opportunity to dig out your cosiest sweaters...