Rails & Tires: A combination trip to rural England

An American couple blends train and auto travel for a holiday in rural south-central England 

by Laurel Kallenbach

As a North American accustomed to driving on the right-hand side of the road, I break into a cold sweat at the prospect of navigating Britain’s left-sided motorways. The convenient,… more>

I met my love on a train

By Reb Stevenson

I met my love on a train.

Bear with me – I’m not about to rehash the plot of Before Sunrise, the film that inspired many a mid-nineties traveller to ride the rails in search of their own euro-fling.

You… more>

Quick Trips From Milan

Leaving Milan to explore nearby destinations

Milan is Italy’s second largest city. Milan is known for its art, fashion sense and the accomplishments of its sports teams. It’s the city where you can enjoy Da Vinci’s Last Supper and other great paintings or… more>

Family holidays in Devon

With summer quickly approaching, this is be the perfect time to grab a BritRail South West Pass and head for the region of Devon where you will find a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Here are our… more>

Day Trips from Barcelona

Day trip destinations outside of Barcelona

The city of Barcelona is famous for the unique architecture at the heart of Barcelona. Dating back to roman and medieval days, the town squares, mansions and churches of the Gothic Quarter coexist in high contrast with… more>

Eurail’s Rail Planner app

The *smartest* way to plan a rail trip

There’s some great news for travelers heading to Europe! Eurail recently unveiled its Rail Planner app, a smartphone application for Eurail and InterRail passholders with tons of helpful features… more>

Explore Scotland with BritRail’s Extra Day Offer

With Spring in the air and Summer just around the corner, it’s now an exciting time to be traveling to Scotland. BritRail invites you to discover some of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you pass through the rolling hills,… more>

Seville’s April Fair lights up Spain

From April 15th to 21st, tropical Seville lives only for its colourful fair: Feria de Abril (The April Fair). Music, Gastronomy, dancing and fun meet to create a very special atmosphere in the Spanish city every day, from noon till dawn.

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German Rail Pass Extension Promotion

In conjunction with City Sightseeing

Here are two great reasons to travel to Germany and beyond this season.

First, you can save over 80% on the regular price of a German Rail Pass Extension when you purchase between April… more>

Tokyo to Kyoto by train

Japan has a distinctive charm with a truly inspiring culture. Attracted to the adventure and equipped with a Japan Rail Pass, ACP Rail’s Frederic Salort visited two cities in the Land of the Rising Sun and shares his experience.

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