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...
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&#...
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...
Europe in the Fall: The 6 Best Destinations for 2018
06-09-2018I’ve long been a proponent of traveling to Europe in the fall. It’s outside high season, so there are fewer crowds, cooler weather, long-enough daylight, and lower pric...
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 ...
Why You Should Travel to Western Romania by Train
08-03-2018If you’re traveling to central Europe, why not venture a little further east and explore western Romania by train? The beautiful cities of Timisoara, Oradea and Cluj-Napoca are eas...
7 Beautiful Parliamentary Buildings In Europe
07-12-2017Politics and travel don’t often mix. With many European countries experiencing shifting political patterns, you might prefer to skip the topic altogether. But that’s no reason to m...
Most Colorful Places in Europe You Can Reach by Train
13-11-2017Though natural attractions abound in Europe, there’s something quite magical about exploring those colorful places in Europe made exclusively by us humans, or in collaboration with...
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 2/2)
31-01-2017While Eurailing, one of the best ways to get to the heart of the countries you visit is to sample their national dishes. Keep an eye out for the following foods and snacks to explo...