Europe by train

Italy’s most scenic train trips

Travelling to Italy. Don’t leave without trying one of Italy’s most scenic train rides. They will…
20 European weekend trips from Berlin by train

Based in Berlin? Want to escape somewhere in Europe without harming the environment? Here are 20…
12 Great European Christmas markets outside Germany and how to visit them by train

My guide to the best European Christmas markets outside Germany, updated for 2024.
The top 10 attractions of romantic Heidelberg, Germany’s gem on the Neckar

Heidelberg is a mid-size town, but its compact city centre and surroundings offers so much to…
From Dusseldorf by train. 20 European weekend trip ideas

Are you thinking about ways of reducing your travel carbon footprint? Swapping the plane for the…
Escape from the lagoon for the weekend. 20 European destinations you can reach from Venice by train

Venice is a cluster of islands, of course, but it has a great and well-functioning train…
Beaches, history, and art. What to see and do in Rimini (Italy) in 3 days

I am back from a late spring break in a city I had not visited in…
2 days in historic Metz, Lorraine: One of Europe’s most underrated cities

A guide to historic Metz, one of Europe’s most underrated cities, and a perfect for a…
Europe’s best autumn foliage destinations and how to visit them by rail and road

Late sun? Mist? Falling leaves? New wines and delicious food? Whatever your definition of autumn is,…
Italy’s small gems: My guide to enchanting Brixen (Bressanone)

I love South Tyrol, the German-speaking province of northeastern Italy bordering Austria, nestled amidst the Alps.…