Tag: Rail transport
-
Europe’s best night trains for a good night’s sleep
[ad_1] The big-budget ticket price for the Venice Simplon Orient Express might be worth it if you want to guarantee sleep. ADVERTISEMENT Given the noise disruption and lack of legroom of a long-haul flight, many travellers are curious to try a night train to ensure a better night’s sleep. With proper beds and eco-credentials, sleeper…
-
These 7 European cities are perfect for a flight-free spring break
[ad_1] Wondering how to plan a holiday to Amsterdam, Florence or Seville without flying? Travel by rail. ADVERTISEMENT The Easter holidays are rapidly approaching and if you’re looking to book a break, it could be the perfect time for a train adventure. Rail routes can be surprisingly fast – just 3.5 hours from London to…
-
Fear of flying? Sail away to Europe and beyond via these ferry routes
[ad_1] Taking the ferry also means you can take your car or pets on holiday with you. ADVERTISEMENT A fear of flying can leave you feeling you are limited to just domestic destinations – especially if going abroad requires crossing a sea or ocean. But as ferries rise in popularity, even the most aviation-adverse travellers…
-
History, culture and idyllic scenery: Why to visit Lithuania in 2024
[ad_1] By Ally Wybrew. Video Editor: Rafał Bociek It’s about to get easier to get to Lithuania. Here’s why you should add it to your holiday hit list. ADVERTISEMENT As well as beautiful, lush landscapes, rich cultural heritage and excellent transport connections, Lithuania boasts diverse accommodation options from glamping to spa hotels. Travellers can experience its…
-
Travel chaos in Germany as new strikes announced
[ad_1] Airport and rail workers have announced walkouts, just days after similar strikes caused disruption across Germany. ADVERTISEMENT Germany will face travel chaos again this week as many of its train and airport workers are set to stage walkouts. On Monday and Tuesday, the country’s GDL union will go on strike. They represent drivers of…
-
New to riding a sleeper train? Here’s the best way to book tickets
[ad_1] How to plan your sleeper train adventure – from researching to when to book. ADVERTISEMENT As more people reconsider how they travel on a warming planet, a small but growing contingent in Europe wants to switch from high-emission, short-haul planes to more climate-friendly sleeper trains. But for all the climate benefits – plus the…
-
13 trains in 7 days: How to do a stress-free family trip around Europe
[ad_1] Just because you have kids in tow, doesn’t mean you can’t be ambitious with travel plans. ADVERTISEMENT When Poppy was quoted nearly €7,000 for a family trip to Lapland by a holiday provider, she knew she could do better. After extensive research and planning, she pulled off the two-day break for a family of…
-
All aboard: 6 of the most beautiful train routes in Europe
[ad_1] From luxurious routes to relatively undiscovered journeys, we have the inside scoop on the prettiest European train routes to explore this spring. ADVERTISEMENT Now we’re in March, it seems as if spring might be just around the corner. As the flowers bloom and baby animals appear, it’s a great time to plan a trip…
-
Inside Eurostar’s struggle with Brexit, strikes and competitors
[ad_1] Eurostar has been battling a series of challenges as Brexit, Covid, strikes and competitors threaten to derail operations. ADVERTISEMENT This year marks the 30th anniversary of Eurostar carrying passengers from London to Paris. The first fare-paying passengers used the service to travel through the Channel Tunnel in November 1994. As UK newspaper the Guardian…
-
Why thieves are to blame for thousands of Europe’s train delays
[ad_1] Europe’s biggest rail operators are reporting problems with copper theft on their lines and with the price of the metal set to rise many are concerned. ADVERTISEMENT Copper theft is delaying thousands of trains and causing millions of euro worth of damage to rail infrastructure across Europe. You may wonder why thieves stealing a…