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…

Nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, lit up against a cloudy sky with the moon glowing above.
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2 Weeks in Europe by Train: The Perfect Eurail Itinerary for First-Time Travelers

Planning 2 weeks in Europe by train is the closest thing I know to real-life magic. One minute you’re sipping coffee beneath the Eiffel Tower; a few tracks later, you’re gliding past Swiss peaks or wandering cobblestone lanes in Prague—all without wrangling airport security or 8-hour bus rides. If that sounds like your dream Eurail…

St. Pierre Cathedral Geneva Geneve Switzerland
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Gentle Geneva // One Day in Switzerland’s International Capital

To be completely honest, there was no real part of me that was dying to visit Geneva. The simple fact of the matter was that it was the cheapest place in Switzerland to fly out of. My lack of a desire to visit Geneva probably contributed to my considering just skipping it all together and…