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Eurail Adventure Part 6
It’s the final day of my European rail journey – and just like day one, an early start. The TGV InOui service to Paris leaves Stuttgart at just befor 7am. Thankfully, the helpful staff at my hotel have arranged a takeaway breakfast bag, meaning I don’t have to wolf down a croissant and coffee before…
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Eurail Adventure Part 5
The sun is finally shining again as I preapre to leave Villach, and today’s journey should be relatively stress free as the train to Stuttgart is a direct connection. Despite technically bing an international service – operating in Austria and Germany – seat reservations aren’t mandatory. I’ve booked one anyway, as this is a Euro…
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Eurail Adventure Part 4
It’s a sunny morning in Trieste but the forecast for my journey north is not good. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for my next destination of Villach, but I’m hoping these will be short, sharp showers rather than prolonged downpours. The first leg today takes me from Trieste to the northern town of Udine, which…
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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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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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