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...
10 Best Small Cities in Europe
18-04-2019The major European cities have their obvious draws, but what about small cities in Europe? This side of Europe gives the traveler a more intimate look at local life and culture wit...
7 of the Cheapest European Cities by Train
27-07-2017Planning a Eurail trip but concerned about your budget? There’s no need to skimp on your itinerary. With careful planning and the inclusion of some wallet-friendly cities, you can ...
The Best National Dishes of Europe with Eurail (Part 1/2)
26-01-2017Few things will connect you to a country better than local food. Most places have embraced new cuisine and modern variations on all-time classics. But if you want to get back to ba...
Your Europe Bucket List, Part 1/3: Eurail Countries A to F
04-08-2016The beauty of traveling Europe by train is that you can tick dozens of unique experiences off your Europe bucket list in a single trip, or even in a single day. The cultural and ge...
Top 10 Places to Visit in the Balkans by Train
10-03-2015Tucked down in the southeastern part of Europe is a region you may have heard of before, but might not have considered including in your travel plans for a variety of reasons: The ...
Train Travel in Bulgaria: A Guide
03-03-2015About as east in the European Union as you can go, Bulgaria has a little bit of everything for everyone. From its lush mountain scenery in the north and south, to beautiful sandy b...
Best Scenic Routes in Southeast Europe
13-02-2015Southeast Europe might not be the first place that comes to mind if you’re searching for the best scenic routes in Europe. But the region’s picturesque journeys might j...