European railway news summary: unified train systems, off the beaten rail tips, Mr Bean restaurant
2025-08-24 15:57:00
An overview to the high-speed trains connecting European countries and cities
- National Geographic regards the railway network in France the most extensive and functional in Europe, but the most extensive high-speed train network is in its neighbor country Spain. A number of good tips for train routes
Vacation apartment scammers grab your money, and as a bonus may steal your identity as well
2025-08-07 15:30:00
Online scammers who are specialized in renting fake or non-existing vacation villas and apartments are prospering. Statistics collected by the Spanish Ministry of Interior indicate that cheating cases concerning accommodation bookings increased 29.7% in 2024 from the year before. Other key findings were that professional criminal groups are taking over … Read >
The nicest tourist information office I have seen so far.
2025-07-30 17:20:05
The nicest tourist information office I have seen so far.
Innsbruck may be renowned for winter sports, but it really is a pretty historical city
2025-07-24 16:33:00
The city of Innsbruck in Austria is in a valley in the Alps mountain range where trade routes between south and north Europe have met with the routes between east and west since the ancient times. To a certain extent, this explains the rich history of Innsbruck. The old city … Read >
Nitpicker’s travel journal: behave, or else – unwritten cultural rules in Europe
2025-07-09 15:34:00
If you think some European countries are setting new rules and restrictions just to make vacations for tourists in Europe more troublesome, you have forgotten thousands of years of culture. Many rules have always existed as unwritten behavioral etiquette that local people have followed without paying any attention to them. … Read >
eSIM: The Tiny Tech That Makes Big Adventures Stress-Free
2025-07-02 12:49:00
Why Every Globetrotter Should Care About eSIM
Nothing kills wanderlust faster than hunting for a local SIM card while your luggage spins on the carousel. AneSIM—short for embedded SIM—is the cure. Instead of fumbling with plastic chips, you download a mobile profile directly onto the secure micro-chip already … Read >
Which countries in Europe are the best for road trips?
2025-06-15 15:24:00
There is so much to see in Europe that planning a road trip can feel a complex task. There are many ways to classify the best countries for road trips, and we are going to take a look at a few examples here. One ranking is based on data collected … Read >
Digital nomads feel powered by their lifestyle, but recognise inevitable downsides as well
2025-06-01 16:13:00
Many people who like to travel may dream about the life of a digital nomad, such as working in a cottage next to a pristine beach, having incredible dinners in local restaurants far from tourist eateries, and exploring the nearby exciting … Read >
