Where the locals go in Vienna
12-03-2020Vienna has somehow got the reputation of being a predictable, musty, glamourous, boring city. It has this historical Central European side, certainly, but this prejudice leaves out...
Sand and Surf with Eurail: Best Beaches in Europe by Train
05-03-2020Towel? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Eurail Pass? Check. Surprise: you can easily reach incredible beaches in Europe by train! From refuges outside of Barcelona and Amsterdam to hidden ...
Eurovision Rotterdam 2020: A Eurail Guide
27-02-2020In under 3 months’ time, singers, journalists and fans from across Europe will travel to Rotterdam in the Netherlands for a week of musical competition. The city will be host...
Where the Locals Go in Ghent
20-02-2020Clamoring for some that classic, pretty, medieval European city feel? There’s definitely no lack of options in Belgium, with Antwerp, Brussels and Bruges all a (cobble)stone’s thro...
The Best Places to Celebrate Carnival in Europe
13-02-2020If you’re new to the concept of Carnival in Europe, here’s a quick breakdown. It’s a popular event that takes place each year before the season of Lent, which usually falls somewhe...
Where the locals go in Frankfurt
06-02-2020Frankfurt has the reputation of being a banking city and little else: it’s the HQ of the European Central Bank, after all. Ask the locals, however, and they’ll tell you a completel...
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The Nordland Railway: Norway’s Polar Express
30-01-2020Christmas may be over, but winter still has its grip on Europe. There is plenty of time to hop aboard a train and head to The North. In Norway, the Nordland Railway is the real-lif...
Where the locals go in Turin
23-01-2020Did you know that Turin was the Kingdom of Italy’s first capital? Torino, the capital of Piedmont, or Piemonte, is in the mountains in the foot of the Alps, and is traditionally on...
7 National Holidays in Europe to Experience
16-01-2020A good party or celebration is never very far away in Europe. Most countries embrace large international holidays, and then fill the gaps with their own local traditions and nation...
Where the locals go in Bucharest
09-01-2020Romania initiated its transition from communism almost exactly 30 years ago with the execution of Nicolae Ceaușescu on Christmas Day 1989. Since then, Bucharest has opened up to th...