Woman in winter coat and beanie waving as she steps off a classic red train car in the Scottish Highlands.
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Travelling Europe by Train on a Budget: 10 Smart Ways to Save

There’s something wildly romantic about train travel in Europe—the freedom to hop on and off in storybook towns, the way the Alps rise up outside your window, the quiet click of the tracks as you glide into a new country without ever unpacking your bag. But here’s the thing: travelling Europe by train on a…

Interior view of a large, modern European train station with multiple trains at the platforms, passengers walking with luggage, and a high arched ceiling lit with overhead lights.
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How to Travel Europe by Train (2025 Guide for First-Timers + Budget Tips)

If you’re wondering how to travel Europe by train, you’re in the right carriage. I spent five years living in the UK, and some of my best memories come from hopping on trains during various vacations and mini-breaks across the continent. From small regional trains around Portugal to scenic trains winding through the Alps, rail…

a pool with bright blue water, blue lounge chairs, and palm trees
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Where to Stay on Captiva: Best Hotels, Resorts & Vacation Rentals for Every Traveler

Dreaming of sun-drenched beaches, swaying palms, and sunsets so pretty they don’t look real? Yeah, same. Captiva Island is one of those magical places that feels like it exists in a slower, saltier timeline — where mornings start with shell-hunting and evenings end with toes in the sand and a slice of Bubble Room cake…