Where the locals go in Warsaw
12-12-2019Warsaw is figuratively and literally the connector between Europe’s East (Vilnius, Minsk) and West (Berlin). The obvious Cold War associations are still there, but the Polish capit...
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&#...
Best Events in Europe in June
23-05-2019June may just be the best month of the year to explore Europe by rail, especially if you’re looking to soak up culture, music, and street festivals. With warmer temperatures sweepi...
Europe’s best hidden gems recommended by you
16-05-2019From the Eiffel Tower to the Colosseum, there are some things in Europe that you just have to see. But when the crowds get too much, there’s plenty worth venturing off the be...
Best Events in Europe in April
21-03-2019April is a fascinating time to travel in Europe, especially if you’re a fan of traditional festivals. As spring and Easter approach, you can expect a slew of religious festivals an...
Spring in Europe: 6 countries to explore
07-03-2019Spending spring in Europe is an excellent idea. Locals are coming out of hibernation as temperatures warm up and days become longer. Life is beginning to take hold in the continent...
The best of train travel in Lithuania
21-02-2019It’s fair to say that train travel in Lithuania isn’t the fastest in Europe, but that’s not to say you should condemn yourself to a holiday on the buses when visiting the beautiful...
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...
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...
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...