Short break ideas

The ten most scenic German train rides

Planning a trip to Germany? Make the most of the Deutschland ticket. Here are 10 of…
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.
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…
Santa Maria Navarrese: a short guide to a Sardinian gem

A guide to Santa Maria Navarrese, a gem in the beautiful and wild Ogliastra area of…
20 great European trips from Lyon by train

Based in Lyon? Fancy a short break? Here are 20 European destinations you can reach by…
Glorious food and glorious culture. What to see in Bologna in 3 days

The aroma of roasted chestnuts mellows autumn evenings under covered walkways, a brisk winter walk around…
10 destinations to experience the magic of spring in Europe

Are you dreaming of an energising spring break? Rome, Paris, and many more of Europe’s most…