Switzerland is an expensive travel destination. But how expensive is it really? Is travel to Switzerland completely out of your budget? Or is it possible to travel to Switzerland on a budget? I list my full 2-week Switzerland trip budget and provide you with tried and tested budget travel tips …
Argentina was once a country with many railways and you could cross the country by train. Nowadays, it is hard to find any train routes in Argentina. But there are some left. Most of them exploited by commercial companies, making the train trips a tourist attraction. The “Tren a las …
I love train travel. I was pleasantly surprised that taking the Thalys train from the Netherlands to Paris was actually faster than flying while saving 90% on CO2 Emissions. When we traveled to Wales for our Pembrokeshire Coastal Walk, we thought about our options to get there. Would we fly …
The beauty of the UK is how easy it is to take day trips, both by train and car, from all its major cities. Liverpool, nestled on the west coast, is no exception. The home of The Beatles, rich maritime history and a pretty unique accent, there are plenty of …
Wow, you’ve decided to explore Europe by train with Interrail or Eurail. Excellent decision! I’ve now done 2 trips by train across Europe. In 2017 I traveled from the Netherlands by train via Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania to Istanbul in Turkey. In 2018, I decided to use my Interrail Global …
Switzerland is perfect to discover by train. I traveled for 2 weeks in Switzerland by train and planned and arranged everything myself. Be inspired by my Switzerland train itinerary that includes all the scenic train journeys of Switzerland. Plus a DIY guide on how to arrange everything yourself! Are you …
After 2 weeks of traveling through Switzerland by train, we had saved the best for last. On the day before our departure home, we visited the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe. The highest railway station in Europe and the famous Jungfraujoch mountain range. We were excited and a bit anxious (would …
When you think of Switzerland, you think of green Alpine meadows, cows with bells, wooden clad houses and snowy Alpine peaks. When you travel from Montreux to Lucerne on the Golden Pass train through Switzerland, this is exactly what you’ll get. It doesn’t get more Swiss than this. From cheese …
Of course, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt had to be included in our 2 week Swiss train itinerary. This iconic scenic train ride that crosses Switzerland east to west over the high alps and links two of the world’s famous ski resorts is a must-do for …
The Bernina Express is dubbed the most beautiful train ride of Switzerland. Some even say in the world! Is this a clever marketing hype to lure people in to ride the train from Tirano to St. Moritz and Chur? Or does the claim live up to the hype? Let’s find …
