Best Destinations in Europe / Experiences / Famous Trains / Onboard Accommodations / Travel Inspiration / Travel Planning / Uncategorized | May 18, 2020
22 years after I first took Eurostar from London to Paris, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel on some of the most incredible rail routes in Europe and North America. From the legendary Glacier Express in Switzerland and the epic Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles to snaking alongside the Mediterranean on the Cote d’Azur and travelling past sparkling lakes and high reaching mountains through the Alps to Italy, the list goes on! Travelling by train is so much more than getting from A to B. 1. You see more when you take to the tracks Whether it’s winding through the Swiss Alps, passing the Italian Lakes, taking in the Norwegian Fjords, arriving into one of Europe’s historic cities or crossing the Great Plains of America, the view is ever-changing. Travelling by train means you travel through these incredible open spaces and spectacular vistas rather than flying over them. It’s a relaxing, sometimes surprising, beautiful window to the world as you sit back, relax and watch a view that is often only possible by taking the train. And with wide, panoramic windows and in some cases, dome cars and observation carriages, you’ll want your camera at the ready for all that you’ll see from your seat! 2. Go on, treat yourself Celebrating a special birthday or anniversary? Consider upgrading to First Class! On several rail routes around the world, the cost to upgrade can be minimal, so it’s a great way to get extra legroom, more space and more comfort for less than you might imagine. 3. Have an adventure and travel overnight Take a sleeper train – not only is this a great way to experience rail travel in its most authentic form but it’s also a cost saver as you won’t need that night in a … Continued
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