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 hand holding a Eurail paper pass with the slogan “My Eurail Pass – Go one stop further” against a scenic railway backdrop in Innsbruck, Austria. Colorful houses line the river with snow-capped mountains behind them.
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Is the Eurail Pass Worth It? An Honest Review from a Frequent Solo Traveler

I still remember standing in the Interlaken train station on my first Eurail trip, staring at the weather report: rain. Every single day of my planned visit. In a destination with only things to do outdoors. Instead of sulking, I pulled out my Eurail Pass, hopped the next train to Heidelberg, and spent the weekend…

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25 Awesome Student Budget Travel Resources That Will Make You Buy a (Cheap) Plane Ticket Right Now

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will recieve a small commision at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running! One of the most common questions I get—both online and from my friends in real life—is how…