Spain is one of my favourite countries to travel around by train. Although there aren’t any sleepers, it has one of the world’s best high-speed rail networks, largely plied by Renfe AVE trains (although other brands also operate now too). It’s also not that difficult to reach from London on a no-flights trip. You can […]
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May
May
There are actually two easy ways to travel from London to Berlin without flying: via Paris, or via Brussels. Both involve a quick Eurostar trip, an afternoon exploring and then a night train to the German capital. Here’s how to take the train from London to Berlin, including sample costs and things to do along […]
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May
May
Yes, Mediterranean beaches, sangria and tapas are all accessible by taking the train! There are some fantastic high speed routes that connect the UK to the Iberian peninsula (via France). And, when you focus on the northern parts of the country, you can easily travel by train in a day, enjoy a few days there […]
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May
May
If you’re travelling to Germany, your first thought might be to book a RyanAir flight to Berlin. But, while that’s certainly the fastest – and usually the cheapest – way to get to the European nation, is it really the best? A collection of cities in northeastern Germany sit just over the Belgian and French […]
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Apr
Apr
It may be a bucket list destination for many, but you’ll have an adventure just getting to Lapland with this route! Lapland is the name for an area spanning the north of Finland, Sweden, Norway and part of northwestern Russia. The indigenous home of the Sami people (its native name is Sápmi, but it is […]
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10 useful Eurostar tips (from a frequent traveller)
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Apr
Apr
I take the Eurostar around five times per year – most of my overland journeys to Europe start with this high-speed train. I have a loyalty account, I’ve tried all classes, and I usually pay around £70 for tickets to Paris or Brussels. But, from comments on Instagram, it seems that a lot of people […]
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Apr
Apr
Travelling from London to Sicily without flying is completely doable! While it is a bit more expensive than flying direct, it’s a lot more straightforward than you might expect, and has some huge perks: scenery, the chance to see other cities and a day and a half switched off from the world are all massive […]
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Apr
Apr
“Before 2012, I always thought nothing happened in Leicester”, Joe, an employee at the King Richard III centre in the city, told us. But in August 2012, the body of King Richard III was discovered under a car park in Leicester. All of a sudden, this midlands city was the focal point of Medieval history […]
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Mar
Mar
“I don’t believe there’s any city in the world quite like Marrakech”, our guide Youssef told us as we strolled around the city. “It’s not the oldest or the largest city in Morocco, and it’s not the capital, but it’s the most captivating”. As we strolled around Jemaa el-Fnaa square, with juice vendors hollering and […]
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Mar
Mar
There’s so much to love about Morocco. The winding alleyways of the medina, the two very different coastlines, the incredible history all bring a country that is on so many travel bucket lists to life. I absolutely love Morocco, and I think it’s a must-visit. But there are a few things to consider before travelling […]