Journey Experiences
First-hand insights from handpicked journeys across Europe and beyond by train
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Europe’s Most Luxurious? Italy’s High Speed Frecciarossa in Executive Class ๐ฎ๐น
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Arguably the most luxurious seat on a regularly scheduled European train, I booked a seat on Italy’s flagship high-speed train in Executive Class on the Frecciarossa 1000 – with just ten seats, restaurant-style dining and attentive onboard service.
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Retro Istria Express: A Nostalgic Night Train from Budapest ๐ญ๐บ to Koper ๐ธ๐ฎ
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I boarded the Retro Istria Express, Hungaryโs seasonal summer night train to the Adriatic. The 1960s-era carriages lived up to the โRetroโ label, with wood panelled sleeping cars, pink curtains, and a sense of nostalgia running throughout. Accommodation ranged from basic seated compartments to four-berth couchettes, and my private sleeping-car compartment. All with great views on offer through Slovenian Istria.
10โ15 minutes -
EuroCity Sava: A Trip Back in Time from Ljubljana ๐ธ๐ฎ to Zagreb ๐ญ๐ท
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As new trains transform Sloveniaโs railways, only a few classic locomotive-hauled services remain -including the EuroCity Sava. This cross-border train offers a rare glimpse of old-style travel along the scenic Sava river. I boarded it this summer to experience the journey before it potentially changes for good.
9โ13 minutes -
Trondheim ๐ณ๐ด to Oslo ๐ณ๐ด – a winter escape across Norway on the Dovre railway!
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Norwayโs Dovre Railway, linking Oslo with Trondheim offers travellers picturesque landscapes. After a bridge collapse in 2023, part of the line was closed until May 2024 but travel was still possible. This report details both the loco-hauled and Class 73 trains on the route, offering a comfortable travel environment, scenic views, and onboard amenities.
11โ16 minutes -
Travel Moments: Stranded in Pozzallo – A Sicilian Adventure
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6โ9 minutes -
Travel Moments: My Favourite Local Escape Route (with a Twist)
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6โ9 minutes -
Travel Moments: The Train Meal That Changed How I Travel
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4โ6 minutes -
Sloveniaโs Scenic Adventure โ The Bohinj Railway Motorail ๐ธ๐ฎ
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Slovenia’s motorail service links Nova Gorica and Bohinjska Bistrica along the scenic Bohinj railway. Travelling on this train offers more than A to B, with its open windows and onboard museum. The service operates five daily departures, making it an efficient and enjoyable way to transport vehicles and passengers alike.
11โ16 minutes -
The best train through the Alps? Zurich๐จ๐ญ to Graz ๐ฆ๐น on the EuroCity Transalpin
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The EuroCity Transalpin could well be regarded as a tourist train with its stunning scenery through the Alps. Without the price tag, this train offers reasonable fares, a restaurant carriage and a range of accommodation to choose from.
Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Hidden Gems, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel
12โ19 minutes -
Europe’s Most Convenient Train? Budapest ๐ญ๐บ to Munich ๐ฉ๐ช and Stuttgart ๐ฉ๐ช by EuroNight Sleeper
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The EuroNight ‘Kรกlmรกn Imre’ sleeper train offers a time-effective option to travel from Budapest to Stuttgart and Zurich, featuring a choice of accommodation options. Despite encountering hefty delays en-route, the train retained its punctionality and arrived on time. With lower fares compared to other sleeper trains, this is a solid option to travel from eastern to western Europe.
11โ17 minutes -
Optima Express โ Europeโs Longest Train Journey from Villach ๐ฆ๐น to Edirne ๐น๐ท (Part 2: The Experience)
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The Optima Express is now one of the only ways to travel across the Balkan region of Europe with a unique non-stop journey through six countries linking Austria to Tรผrkiye. Though primarily serving Turkish expats, it offers a unique slow travel experience with couchettes and onboard dining. Part 2 is all about the journey experience on the train.
13โ19 minutes -
Optima Express – Europe’s Longest Train Journey from Villach ๐ฆ๐น to Edirne ๐น๐ท (Part 1: What to Expect)
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The Optima Express is now one of the only ways to travel across the Balkan region of Europe with a unique non-stop journey through six countries linking Austria to Tรผrkiye. Though primarily serving Turkish expats, it offers a unique slow travel experience with couchettes and onboard dining. In Part 1 we will showcase the amenities on the train and what to expect.
11โ17 minutes -
Don’t miss our competition!
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Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Budapest ๐ญ๐บ by train – EuroCity or RailJet?
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Vienna to Budapest is an easy journey to make by rail. There are two train types that operate frequent services on the line. Which train is the best and what amenities and accommodation is available on each? Here’s the full rundown!
13โ19 minutes -
All change! News from Rail-Away
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4โ6 minutes -
Italy’s sleeper train rebrand! Rome ๐ฎ๐น to the Adriatic coast ๐ฎ๐น onboard the InterCity Notte
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Italy’s InterCity train network is in the midst of a rebrand. See the future of Italy’s InterCity ‘Notte’, or ‘night’, train service on a recent trip from Rome to Bari, on the Adriatic coast in the ‘Relax’ sleeping car and what changes have been implemented.
9โ14 minutes -
Europe’s Oldest Sleeper Train – travelling back in time from Bucharest ๐ท๐ด to Cluj Napoca ๐ท๐ด
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Sleeper trains are a convenient way to travel around Romania. The network may be somewhat dilapidated, but the carriages from 1965 that ply most of its domestic routes, provide a charm that modern trains can’t provide. See what the journey is like on Europe’s oldest sleeper train carriage!
8โ12 minutes -
RailJet ‘New Generation’: Munich ๐ฉ๐ช to Northern Italy ๐ฎ๐น on the scenic Brenner Railway
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A full review of the brand new RailJet, operated by the Austrian Federal Railways featuring the scenic Brenner Pass route. The new train features an impressive range of accommodation and catering options, which are all featured.
Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Train Travel
14โ20 minutes -
A ‘Dining Day Out’ Extravaganza – experiencing Britain’s secret restaurants on wheels ๐ฌ๐ง
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There are some hidden gems on Britainโs railways with regards to on-train dining offers. The ‘Dining Day Out’ extravaganza took in three of these, with a different train for each meal featuring breakfast, lunch and evening meal in just one day – a trip of overindulgence! Here’s the full rundown.
11โ16 minutes -
KTX-Cheongryong: South Korea’s Brand New High-Speed Train in 2024
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The KTX-Cheongryong, launched in April 2024, is South Korea’s fastest train, reaching speeds of 320 km/h and covering the Seoul-Busan route in 2 hours 17 minutes. Despite its sleek design and charging options, the train’s comfort and class differences are disappointing compared to the older KTX-I, making it a less appealing option.
8โ12 minutes -
Norway’s Innovative Night Train: Oslo ๐ณ๐ด to Bergen ๐ณ๐ดย with Vy!
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A comfortable alternative to the scenic daytime route from Oslo to Bergen – the Vy overnight sleeper train. The train offers an impressive and well considered range of accommodation options from private sleeping cars, accommodation for groups and the innovative PlusNight. Read about my experience and to learn about each accommodation option.
9โ14 minutes -
A Transylvanian trip of endurance? New route from Cluj Napoca ๐ท๐ด to Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Due to long term engineering works, the once daily train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest has become an endurance test with the already-slow journey times extended to over eleven hours! Join me on a trip on the InterCity Claudiopolis and see why the duration wasn’t everything and the journey turned out to be an enjoyable experience.
10โ15 minutes -
NightJet ‘New Generation’ – Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Hamburg ๐ฉ๐ช on the new game-changing sleeper train!
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In December 2023, the รBB launched a brand new sleeper train for their NightJet brand in response to high demand for flight-free travel. The NightJet New Generation features Siemens-built sleeper trains, featuring a brand-new innovative product, the Mini-Cabin. This is the new future of overnight train travel in Europe!
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An 18-hour European Epic! Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Bucharest ๐ท๐ด in the Dacia Express sleeping car
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The Dacia Express operates a convenient overnight direct connection from Vienna to Bucharest with delightful scenery on offer. The train provides various accommodation, including sleeping cars with en-suite bathrooms and a dining car with Hungarian dishes. However, travellers should be prepared for potential delays and the lack of breakfast service.
15โ22 minutes -
Busan ๐ฐ๐ท to Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท on the KTX – South Korea’s original high speed train!
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South Korea’s original high-speed train, the KTX, is celebrating 20 years since its launch in 2004, providing much needed capacity between Seoul and Busan. The train, based on the French TGV, offers First and Standard Class accommodation with unique features.
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Europeโs lesser-known international train – Kosice ๐ธ๐ฐ to Budapest Keleti ๐ญ๐บ by EuroCity
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The EuroCity Hornรกd train provides a convenient and scenic connection from Koลกice, Slovakia to Budapest, Hungary. Despite the absence of catering, it offers good value fares. The journey promises picturesque views and a relaxing travel experience.
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New Route, Oldest Sleeper – รBB NightJet from Zรผrich ๐จ๐ญ to Amsterdam ๐ณ๐ฑ
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As demand for flight-free travel booms, the NightJet brand, operated by รBB, have expanded their destinations and fleet recently. This has included re-launching a sleeping car from 1975, the AB33, providing a unique experience.
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Zagreb ๐ญ๐ท to Belgrade ๐ท๐ธ by train – a Balkan connection no longer possible
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The train service between Zagreb, Croatia and Belgrade, Serbia ceased to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has not resumed as of 2024. The hope for its return is strong. Find out what the experience was onboard as I took a trip on this train in 2019.
6โ9 minutes -
Villa Opicina (Trieste) ๐ฎ๐น to Rijeka ๐ญ๐ท – the inaugural run of the new direct train from Italy to Croatia!
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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.
6โ9 minutes -
Europe’s best First Class carriage? Onboard the Swiss EuroCity train along the Rhine! ๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ญ
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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!
6โ9 minutes -
EuroCity Emona – scenic once daily train from Ljubljana ๐ธ๐ฎ to Vienna ๐ฆ๐น
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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!
Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Scenic Trips, Slovenia, Train Travel
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Simply spectacular! Oslo ๐ณ๐ด to Bergen ๐ณ๐ด by daytime train
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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!
Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Norway, River Valleys, Scenic Trips, Train Travel
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Amtrak Lake Shore Limited: Chicago ๐บ๐ธ to New York ๐บ๐ธ and Boston ๐บ๐ธ by sleeper train
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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.
6โ9 minutes -
Enterprise – Belfast to Dublin in style and comfort by train ๐
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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.
7โ11 minutes -
The Sunrise Express – Japanโs only regular sleeper train! ๐ฏ๐ต
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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.
5โ7 minutes -
Across Slovakia with ZSSK – amazing trip from Bratislava ๐ธ๐ฐ to Koลกice ๐ธ๐ฐ
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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!
6โ9 minutes -
NightJet: Europe’s Leading Sleeper Train Provider – Sleeping Car on the Graz / Vienna ๐ฆ๐น to Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช route
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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!
7โ10 minutes -
InterCity Slovenia-style! Scenic run from Ljubljana ๐ธ๐ฎ to Maribor ๐ธ๐ฎ by Pendolino train
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A spectacular journey through Slovenia onboard the futuristic InterCity Slovenia pendolino trains that tilt on corners to reduce journey times!
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Hungary’s bizarre InterCity train – Budapest Keleti ๐ญ๐บ to Budapest Nyugati ๐ญ๐บ in 6 hours!
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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!
6โ9 minutes -
EuroNight Lisinski: Stuttgart ๐ฉ๐ช and Munich ๐ฉ๐ช to Ljubljana ๐ธ๐ฎ and Zagreb ๐ญ๐ท by sleeper train
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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?
Austria, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, Germany, Sleeper Trains, Slovenia, Train Travel
6โ9 minutes -
EuroCity Hungaria: Budapest ๐ญ๐บ to Hamburg ๐ฉ๐ช via four capitals – a European adventure!
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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.
Czechia, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, Hidden Gems, Hungary, River Valleys, Scenic Trips, Slovakia, Train Travel
6โ10 minutes -
The best of Amtrak? First Class on the Acela train – Boston ๐บ๐ธ to Philadelphia ๐บ๐ธ via New York ๐บ๐ธ
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The Acela is Amtrak’s Flagship service and in First Class the experience promises to be a lot! Is the Acela all it’s cracked up to be? Find out as I took a trip on the Northeast Corridor!
6โ9 minutes -
Warsaw ๐ต๐ฑ to Budapest ๐ญ๐บ on the EuroCity Bรกthory – the not so gruesome daytime international train!
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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.
6โ9 minutes -
Amtrak Empire Builder: Seattle ๐บ๐ธ and Portland ๐บ๐ธ to Chicago ๐บ๐ธ – the cross-country route that has it all!
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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.
11โ16 minutes -
The railway with UNESCO World Heritage Site Status – the Swiss Albula Railway ๐จ๐ญ
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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.
4โ6 minutes -
The famous Glacier Express train ๐จ๐ญ – an honest review (we left the train early)
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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.
6โ10 minutes -
Poland’s Flagship High-Speed Train – Gdaลsk ๐ต๐ฑ to Warsaw ๐ต๐ฑ on the Express Intercity Premium
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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.
5โ7 minutes -
From Serbia ๐ท๐ธ to Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ – the international train with only one carriage!
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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.
6โ8 minutes -
Paris ๐ซ๐ท to Milan ๐ฎ๐น by train the Italian way โ onboard the new Frecciarossa service!
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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.
Alpine, Countryside, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, France, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Train Travel
5โ8 minutes -
The Istanbul-Sofia Express ๐น๐ท๐ง๐ฌ overnight train – comfortable but exhausting!
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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!
7โ10 minutes -
Milan ๐ฎ๐น to Geneva ๐จ๐ญ by tilting EuroCity train โ scenic trip through the Alps!
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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?
Alpine, Dining Car, European Train Travel, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel
5โ7 minutes -
Amtrak Coast Starlight – San Francisco ๐บ๐ธ to Los Angeles ๐บ๐ธ by train – the most scenic route in the US?
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You’ll see a lot less coast than you might expect on this trip, but it makes up for it in many other ways. A perfect day out along California’s coast.
8โ13 minutes -
Amtrak Capitol Limited – Washington D.C. ๐บ๐ธ to Chicago ๐บ๐ธ by sleeper train
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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?
9โ14 minutes -
RailJet train across the Alps ๐ป – Zรผrich ๐จ๐ญ to Vienna ๐ฆ๐น via the scenic Arlberg Pass
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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.
Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, High Speed, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel
4โ6 minutes -
The best of both: Eurostar Business Premier ๐ต vs Thalys Premium ๐ด
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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?
Belgium, Dining Car, European Train Travel, France, Germany, Netherlands, Train Travel, United Kingdom
7โ11 minutes -
Back after 8 years – Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina ๐ง๐ฆ to Ploฤe, Croatia ๐ญ๐ท by train
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What it is like to travel on the recently reopened summer-only passenger train route between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia.
5โ7 minutes -
Holidaying with the Hungarians – Adria InterCity sleeper train from Split ๐ญ๐ท to Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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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.
7โ10 minutes -
Circumvesuviana Train to Pompeii and Circumetnea Railway: Around Italy’s Volcanoes ๐ by train ๐ฎ๐น
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Italy has two railways that circulate around two of its volcanoes, Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna, offering great views and an insight to local life.
5โ8 minutes -
Corona InterCity – Budapest ๐ญ๐บ to Braศov ๐ท๐ด by Hungarian sleeper train
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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.
6โ8 minutes -
The Top of Europe by train – spectacular journey from Interlaken ๐จ๐ญ to Jungfraujoch ๐จ๐ญ
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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?
5โ8 minutes -
Zรผrich๐จ๐ญ to Lucerne๐จ๐ญ – the fast train or the day trip option via Interlaken ๐จ๐ญ?
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Why a relaxing slow option via Interlaken turned out to be better experience than the fast direct train.
6โ9 minutes -
Italyโs Most Scenic Routes by Train ๐ฎ๐น
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Italy which boasts a vast national rail network has a number of scenic routes with mountains, lakes, sea and even volcanoes. Here is a compilation of ten of them.
8โ12 minutes -
Europe’s Only Train-on-a-Ferry route – Mainland Italy ๐ฎ๐น to Sicily ๐ฎ๐น overnight
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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!
6โ9 minutes -
Italy’s premium high speed train – the Frecciarossa ๐๐ฎ๐น in Business Class during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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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.
1โ2 minutes -
Japan ๐ฏ๐ต: an introduction by rail ๐ – Kyoto, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Niigata, Tokyo
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Making full use of our 7-day rail pass travelling across Japan by Shinkansen trains and Sunrise Izumo sleeper train.
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The now defunct train-on-a-ferry route from Hamburg ๐ฉ๐ช to Copenhagen ๐ฉ๐ฐ
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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.
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U.K. ๐ฌ๐ง to Istanbul, Tรผrkiye ๐น๐ท Exclusively by Train ๐ – 2,100 miles, 12 days, 12 trains
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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.
21โ31 minutes -
Belgrade, Serbia ๐ท๐ธ to Bar, Montenegro ๐ฒ๐ช by sleeper and day-time train – a stunning trip across the Balkans
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Truly one of Europeโs most scenic railway journeys. I travelled between Serbia and Montenegro on both the night train and day train options.
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