Train Journeys
WHAT IS BRIGHTLINE FROM FT LAUDERDALE TO ORLANDO LIKE?
If you have spent any time lately planning a Florida trip on Social Media you may already have heard about the new Brightline train connection between Miami and Orlando. This privately owned high-speed inter-city rail route is making quite a splash. But what is it...
THREE 7 DAY GERMANY ITINERARIES BY TRAIN
Are you looking for a 7 day Germany itinerary with the Deutschlandticket (Germany's flat rate monthly ticket for almost all non-express trains)? Or are you interested in train itineraries in Germany in general? If so, read on as I have three great itineraries to...
GLACIER EXPRESS OR BERNINA EXPRESS – WHICH IS BETTER?
Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but are unsure which of the most iconic train journeys to take - Glacier Express or Bernina Express? During my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer I had a chance to try out both: the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St...
MAASTRICHT AACHEN AIRPORT – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you thinking of flying from Maastricht Aachen Airport? If so, read on for all the info! When planning my Interrail trip to Cornwall last year I apparently didn't do such a good job planning. I had no clue that you had to reserve seats on the Eurostar train from...
INTERLAKEN – WHEN RAIN DERAILS YOUR TRIP
Interlaken is one of the most popular destinations in Switzerland and a great base for exploring Jungfernloch, Grindlwald, and the nearby lakes. Consequently, it was one of the first destinations on my itinerary when I started to plan an interrail tour of Switzerland...
THE NEW DEUTSCHLANDTICKET – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW (Updated for 2024)
Since May 1st, 2023 travellers can buy the Deutschlandticket (in English "Germany Ticket") to use most trains (other than the fast long-distance trains), buses, trams, subways, commuter trains etc. in Germany for one flat fee of €49 per month! Read on to learn all you...
HOW TO SPEND TWO GREAT DAYS IN ZERMATT
One of the first things that come to my mind when I think of Switzerland (aside of watches and chocolate) is the Matterhorn so of course Zermatt had to be on my itinerary for my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer.Zermatt, located in the German-speaking canton...
DISCOVER CORNWALL WITHOUT A CAR
Do you want to visit Cornwall but have no desire to drive? I don't blame you - driving on the left side of the road, narrow streets, and a lot of traffic can make driving in Cornwall quite challenging. For years I was thinking of touring Cornwall but decided against...
7 DAYS IN CORNWALL
It isn't easy to find a great itinerary for Cornwall without a car. For many years Cornwall was on my bucket list - I wanted to visit but I wasn't sure I could make it work without a car. Well, in 2022 I finally went for it and I am happy to report that yes indeed,...
10 BEST DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON BY TRAIN
Are you looking for a great day trip from London by train? London is a wonderful city and has so much to offer - world-class museums, posh stores, excellent restaurants, interesting historical sites... But it is still just that - a big city - and if you are like me...
A PERFECT DAY IN BODMIN, CORNWALL
Are you wondering whether Bodmin has enough fun things to do to be included in your trip to Cornwall? I wasn't quite sure myself - Cornwall has so many outstanding attractions and Bodmin is not one of the big hitters. So the only reason I did include Bodmin in my...