Travel Stuff
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Eurail Adventure Part 3
Day three, and later on I’ll be covering some 550km to Trieste in Italy’s far north eastern corner. But before that, I have the morning to explore a bit more of Turin. San Marco Piazza looked stunning last night, and it has equal beauty in the daytime. What I didn’t realise was that some of…
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Eurail Aventure Part 2
Nothing quite says “Bonjour” than the sound of an email notification in the middle of the night. It’s a factual, causal message from SNCF, telling me that my morning connection to Vintimiglia has been cancelled. Fortunately I’m up early enough to be able to find an earlier departure, though after last night’s magnificent chee and…
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Eurail Adventure Part 1
It may seem an odd way to travel to the South of France – surely flying would be cheaper and quicker than going by rail? It’s a question a lot of friends ask when explaining the joys of train travel. But to me, it’s a no brainer. Consider the amount of time it takes to…
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Back on the tracks
In Spring this year (2023) I took a chance on doing something that many believe is just reserved for younger people. The prospect of three weeks traveling across Europe by train often conjures up the image of the penniless student, sleeping on overnight services, laden with a heavy backpack and looking for all the world…
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TravelCaster S01 Ep01 – Nottingham
In the heart of England’s East Midlands, Nottingham is a city steeped in history and culture. From medieval times, it grew into an important centre for trade, and played a key part in the English Civil War. Today, it remains a vibrant place, known for its thriving nightlife, busy shopping streets and above all, a…
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Inter Rail – the practical stuff
I don’t usually provide a detailed breakdown of costs and plans for my trips because they can so quickly go out of date. But I thought you may find it useful to see how I constructed my InterRail journey, including a few hints of what you can do to get the best possible value from…
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Frantic Frankfurt
It’s an icy cold morning as I leave Wurzburg for the journey to my final destination. Frankfurt is best known as a major centre for commerce and may not immediately spring to mind as a place for tourists. And on arrival at the main railway station, there was an unwelcoming air about it. Passengers swarmed…
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Living history in Würzburg
It was a pin in the map moment. When planning this trip I could have spent a few more days on trains travelling back to the UK. However, I then realised I had quite a few air miles stored away which would get me a business class flight from Frankfurt. So having sampled the delights…
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Munich – Wurzburg via Nuremberg
Last night a DJ didn’t save my life. But I did get a beer thanks to my recall of the 1980s kid’s TV show Fraggle Rock. It was a question in a pub quiz – presented entirely in English by a man from Cork – the The Keg Bar, described as “your international local”. It…
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München (and drinking)
I’m not a massive fan of fitness apps. But I do have a watch that measures my steps, and a quick check this morning shows that in the past couple of weeks I have walked over 200 kilometres. It sounds impressive (at least to me) so deserves a celebration. The Bavarian man in the bar…
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