What do you do when you want to travel to Greece, but don’t want to fly to Greece? Or you just want a new train adventure? For my trip to Greece, I decided to take the longer option and take the train to Greece from the Netherlands. It turned out …
The high-speed train from Amsterdam (the Netherlands) to Paris (France) was called the Thalys train, but since the 2nd half of 2023, Thalys joined forces with Eurostar. The high-speed train from Amsterdam to Paris is now called: Eurostar. At first, the line only ran from Paris to Brussels (Belgium) but …
If you’re looking for a fun weekend break, in a warm city with interesting museums, delicious wines, and amazing shopping opportunities, then Bordeaux, in the southwest of France is an excellent idea. Did you know you can travel from the Netherlands to Bordeaux by train in a little more than …
Night trains are making a comeback in Europe. When I found out, new direct train routes from the Netherlands to Switzerland were up and running again, I had to explore and try for myself. That is why I took the Amsterdam to Basel night train for a weekend break to …
What is it like to ride the Train to the Clouds from Salta Argentina? Read my tips to plan your trip on this high-altitude Tren a las Nubes and what it was like to be riding this iconic railway in Argentina. Argentina was once a country with many railways and …
I love train travel. I was pleasantly surprised that taking the Eurostar train from the Netherlands to Paris was actually faster than flying while saving 90% on CO2 Emissions. When we traveled to Wales for our Pembrokeshire Coastal Walk, we thought about our options to get there. Would we fly …
Switzerland is perfect to discover by train. I traveled for 2 weeks in Switzerland by train and planned and arranged everything myself. Be inspired by my Switzerland train itinerary that includes all the scenic train journeys of Switzerland. Plus a DIY guide on how to arrange everything yourself! Are you …
The Orient Express appeals to many. Famous books and movies like Murder on the Orient Express are bestsellers even in modern time. Throughout history, there are many referrals to train travel in Europe on the Orient Express route. But what is it like to travel on the modern Orient Express? …
Every time I tell someone I traveled by train from Russia to Nepal, eyes pop and jaws drop. I find myself repeating what an amazing experience travel on the Trans Mongolian Railway is and everyone should experience it once. Many people have heard about the Trans Mongolian Railway and although …
