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...
8 Things To Do In Hallstatt, Austria
24-01-2019When it comes to idyllic destinations, Hallstatt has it all. This quaint Austrian village sits on the shores of a tranquil lake and at the foot of soaring peaks. White swans float ...
Here’s what’s new with Eurail in 2019
10-01-2019Happy new year! Wherever you were, we hope you got to see the new year in in style. We kicked it off with a couple big changes to the Eurail Pass – and if you haven’t heard the new...
5 weird Christmas traditions in Europe
20-12-2018Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a time for family, presents, demons and witches. Wait, what?! Well, some European Christmas traditions are a little bit diffe...
Train trips that’ll keep you coming back for more: Central E...
03-05-2018I returned from my first Eurail trip only to be met with the predictable questions. Those about settling down, focusing on the real world, and growing up. And for the first few wee...
Getting the most out of the Budapest, Bratislava, Prague and...
26-04-2018I sat down at the hostel bar and waded into that all-too-common icebreaker with the lone traveler alongside me. “Where to next?” I asked without making eye contact. “Prague,” came ...
8 Typical European Activities You Must Try on Vacation
19-04-2018These days it’s easy to see Europe as a single destination. This is especially true given just how simple it is to hop across the continent by rail. Chances are, you won’t ev...
The Best Honeymoon Destinations In Europe
08-02-2018If you’re about to tie the knot, there’s a good chance you’ll be looking for honeymoon destinations in Europe. There’s no shortage of romantic cities you can reach by train, ...
9 European Castles You Can Actually Stay In
05-02-2018If you think touring ancient European castles is thrilling, try spending the night in one! Though most castles open to the public don’t allow you to stay over, there are dozens of ...
Beat Blue Monday: These Are The Happiest Countries In Europe
15-01-2018Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year according to some. Even though Blue Monday is not based on any scientific research (the day was in fact created by a Briti...