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...
Where the locals go in Ljubljana
25-07-2019Just 2:15 hours from Zagreb, 2:40 hours from Trieste, 4 hours from Venice and 6:15 hours from Vienna by train, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia (note: not Slovakia, that’s Bratis...
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...
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...
Train trips that’ll keep you coming back for more: Eastern E...
07-06-2018On the conclusion of my second Eurail trip, my friends and family stopped asking me the inevitable questions of when will it end. Instead, the focus shifted towards the next big tr...
The Most-Liked Instagram Posts of 2017
25-12-2017Traveling is all about making memories, and what better way to capture those memories than making pictures? Many Eurailers shared their memories in 2017 on our special upload page....
10 of the Best European Capital Cities by Rail
06-11-2017There’s something special about Europe’s capital cities. Each has a shared stately presence, mixed with unique cultures, history, customs, traditions, and style. The strong sense o...
Your Guide to Train Travel in Slovenia
07-09-2017Slovenia is best known for its splendid natural beauty. You’ll find mountains, lakes, ski resorts, characterful towns, manageable cities, and an efficient and comprehensive railway...
A Week in Slovenian Paradise
20-07-2017Slovenia is such a great little country. Its size, location, and rail network make it the perfect destination to explore by rail. It also sits as the perfect gateway between Wester...