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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…
Canterbury tales. My guide to the ultimate cathedral city and the English Via Francigena

Why visit Canterbury? My report on England’s ultimate cathedral city and the English stretch of the…
Great European weekend trips from Torino by train

Based in Torino? Here are 20 wonderful European destinations you can reach by train for a…
To Europe from London: 22 Weekend train Trips

Based in London? Fancy a weekend trip to Europe but want to be kind to the…
Great European destinations for a late summer or autumn seaside trip

Did you leave too late? Was it too expensive? Did you not fancy sharing a beach…
Bel Paese’s best. The most beautiful Italian seaside towns

Planning to spend your summer holidays in Italy? So do I! I am just back from…
To Torino by train via Paris. A long weekend escape

I had been meaning to take the high speed train between Paris and Torino from the…
Europe’s most scenic train rides

Since the heydays of the Orient Express, a train trip through one or more European countries…