Top 10 Ways to Explore Melbourne
By: Dacia Popescu
With your Australia Discovery Pass in hand, which allows for unlimited travel aboard NSW TrainLink Regional network, you can travel to more than 365 destinations in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria by train and coach. Some top rail stops to include… more>
Ronda the city of dreams
By Clive Muir
Ronda is one of Spain’s most visited cities. It is a small city famous for the impressive Puente Nuevo (new bridge) that spans the gorge that separates the old town from the new town. The Real Maestranza bullring is one of the oldest… more>
Solo by train? Oh yes!
By Janice Waugh, solotravelerblog.com
In the 19th century the train changed travel. It shortened the time it took to travel between places. It sped travel up. Today, in the 21st century, trains do the opposite. They slow things down. And in my books, slowing things… more>
10 Christmas markets across Europe
Winter holidays in Europe are often associated with the spectacular Christmas markets. Stop by Berlin for complete immersion in a city with dozens of markets, opt for a family-oriented experience in Brussel’s or try out the local food in Budapest. Take advantage of the Eurail… more>
5 Spooky ghost tours in Britain : just in time for Halloween
Victims of a tragic fate, souls that cannot rest in peace, spirits roaming around in towns and castles… learn the stories of Britain’s notorious ghosts. This Halloween season, we look at 5 walks and tours that will have you shaking in your boots, so grab your
Independent Travel with an InterRail Global Pass
By Teresa Keane
I love to travel independently using trains, buses, and ferries so this was a fantastic opportunity to explore parts of Europe I hadn’t been to before with a 22-day InterRail Global Flexi Pass.
What made it even more special for me was… more>
IndieGermany – Discovering northern Germany with a German Rail Pass
Indie Travel’s Craig and Linda Martin explored Germany with a German Rail Pass from ACPRail.com. In this second part, they travel in northern Germany to cities such as Dresden, Hamburg, Berlin and Leipzig. They also include their travel tips to help you make the most… more>
IndieGermany – One month with a German Rail Pass
Indie Travel’s Craig and Linda Martin explored Germany with a German Rail Pass from ACPRail.com. In this first part, Craig talks about their experience in Munich, Nuremberg, Cologne and Bonn.
By Craig Martin
With the recent opening of intercity bus routes in Germany, the… more>
A rail journey through Yorkshire
By Patrice Raplee
Yorkshire, a historic county of Northern England, is the largest in the United Kingdom. The county’s lush and unspoiled countryside, lovely villages, grand coastlines and spellbinding, rugged north moors are a unique destination. Yorkshire offers travelers the opportunity to visit… more>
Last stop, Madrid!
With our 10th city in sight we boarded the morning train from Granada to Madrid. Renfe’s Altaria train covers this route with beautiful scenic views in just over 4 hours, including popular stops along the way, most notably Cordoba. Last stop, Madrid Atocha! This ultra modern train… more>