ALL TRAVEL REPORTS
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One train, one day and four capitals. This trip across Europe promised to be a exciting adventure but what was it like and did it live up to expectations? Find out as I took the all day train in First Class. Read More
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Connecting the Pacific Northwest with the vibrant city of Chicago is the Empire Builder – one of Amtrakโs โultra-long distanceโ rail services running across the north of the country. This journey was a feast for the eyes, and that wasnโt just the food in the onboard Dining Car, with the varied landscapes made this trip unforgettable. Read More
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The route from Paris to Milan has a new high-speed service served by the Italian flagship high-speed train, the Frecciarossa. This operates in competition to the legacy French TGV. Find out what is on offer on this brand new service. Read More
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A truly unique travel experience! Milan and Rome to Sicily the relaxing way by train, which crosses the Strait of Messina as part of its journey! Read More
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Italy and Croatia are now connected with a brand new, direct train. Take a trip with me on the inaugural train from Villa Opicina (Trieste) to Rijeka operated by the ground-breaking Stadler FLIRT of the Slovenian Railways. Expect great views and Slovenian hospitality onboard. Read More
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The Swiss Federal Railways’ panorama carriage, featured on the EuroCity 8/9 train, offers a unique and delightful travel experience but is it the best in continental Europe? Alongside the Swiss Dining Car, it makes for a perfect choice for travel through Switzerland and Germany! Read More
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The EuroCity Emona train is a once daily cross-border service for travel between Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. The ride offers scenic views and a very unique dining car experience! Read More
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The Bergensbanen is Norway’s stunning cross-country route from Oslo to Bergen, offering breathtaking scenery and a considered range of accommodation onboard. Fares are reasonable, making this seven-hour journey a must for travellers seeking natural beauty! Read More
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The trip on the Amtrak Lake Shore Limited from Chicago to the East Coast proved to be challenging due to track closure. Despite the scenic views and inclusive meals, the experience didn’t fully justify the high ticket cost. Read More
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The best way to travel between Belfast and Dublin is on the Enterprise! The train has a premium feel, matched by its high-quality onboard services including freshly cooked meals. Read More
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The Sunrise Express, Japan’s only regularly timetabled sleeper train, operates nightly, connecting Tokyo with Takamatsu and Izumoshi. Despite some limitations, the journey provides a comfortable, unique and time-effective way to travel across Japan. Read More
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Providing a vital link between the capital and the north and east of the country, the trains between Bratislava and Koลกice provide all the amenities you need. The trains offer a choice of accommodation and a wonderful restaurant carriage, and, if you’re lucky, you may travel with one of the most unique restaurant carriages in Europe! Read More
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NightJet has been shaking things up in the world of European night trains for the last few years. Join me for a trip on the NightJet sleeper train from Vienna, Austria to Rzepin, Poland in one of the most premium accommodations – the sleeping car – with more facilities than you might think! Read More
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The InterCity Tokaj circular train route in Hungary is a strange one on face value. Find out what the experience like onboard and why Iโd recommend it as a relaxing day trip on extended stays in Budapest – all while sampling MรVโs brand new luxury Premium Class! Read More
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Named after the Croatian composer, the EuroNight Lisinski provides a time-effective link from Stuttgart to the Croatian capital with Croatian sleeping cars, also stopping in the cities of Munich and Ljubljana. An exciting journey – but what was the experience like? Read More
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The EuroCity Bรกthory is a comfortable way to travel direct from Warsaw to Budapest through four countries. The train may take all day, however, the slow pace and the on train Dining Car will make it an experience to remember. Read More
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The slower but very pleasant alternative to the Glacier Express with perfect scenery on offer on one of the Swiss routes with UNESCO World Heritage Site status – the Albula Railway from Disentis to St. Moritz. Read More
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The must-do Glacier Express is well known across the world for its stunning route with non-stop scenery on the route. Find out what the journey was like and why we decided to leave the train early. Read More
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The best of Poland’s trains? I took a trip in First Class on the Express Intercity Premium – Poland’s flagship high speed train. Find out what it was like and what was on offer. Read More
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As part of a longer Balkan adventure travelling to Istanbul by train, I took the train from Dimitrovgrad, Serbia to Sofia, Bulgaria. Despite the train being the only link from Serbia to Bulgaria per day, there was only one carriage. Read More
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This was the final leg of my trip from the UK to Istanbul by train, crossing from Bulgaria into Tรผrkiye by sleeping car. Find out why it turned out to be a tiring trip and a highly memorable experience! Read More
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One of the many direct train services connecting northern Italy and Switzerland is the EuroCity from Milan to Geneva, but how did the journey fair in the world of high speed rail? Read More
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This was my first overnight train trip in the United States. What was it like on the Amtrak Capitol Limited and how did I save money on the Superliner Roomette fare? Read More
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RailJet train across the Alps ๐ป – Zรผrich ๐จ๐ญ to Vienna ๐ฆ๐น via the scenic Arlberg Pass
The train from Switzerland to Austria across the striking Alpine scenery of the Arlberg Pass, through Tyrol to Innsbruck and Vienna and crossing five borders. This trip is more than your regular daily passenger service. Read More
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The best of both: Eurostar Business Premier ๐ต vs Thalys Premium ๐ด
Belgium, Dining Car, European Train Travel, France, High Speed, Netherlands, Train Travel, United Kingdom
Eurostar and Thalys – two different high speed international operators in Europe about to be merged as one. But how do they currently fair in their most premium class with seating, lounge access, catering and cost? Read More
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What it is like to travel on the recently reopened summer-only passenger train route between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia. Read More
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The comfortable way to travel between Split, Croatia and Budapest, Hungary is on the popular Adria InterCity train. Find out all about it and what happened when weather disrupted our trip. Read More
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The InterCity sleeper train with the unfortunate name… at least in 2022. Why the Corona is worth considering on a trip from Hungary to Romania. Read More
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At an impressive 3,454 metres high, Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest train station – but what’s the journey like and is it worth the cost? Read More
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Why a relaxing slow option via Interlaken turned out to be better experience than the fast direct train. Read More
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I travelled to Italy for some train-sampling Trenitalia style. Here is a video showcasing travel in Business Class on Italyโs most premium high-speed rail service by the nationalised operator, the Frecciarossa. Read More
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A now historical phenomenon leaving only one of its kind in Europe; I travelled from Hamburg to Copenhagen on one of the final EuroCity trains that boarded a passenger ferry as part of its scheduled journey. Read More
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A modern day take of the Orient Express route, travelling from the UK to Istanbul via nine countries by train without leaving the ground once! Follow this exciting trip train-by-train step-by-step. Read More
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