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European Rail: Celebrating 140 years of Thomas Cook Timetables

Thomas Cook European Rail Tiimetables
Thomas Cook's European Rail Timetables through the ages.

Mar 06 “Hey, come on,” said our neighbor as we sat in spring sunshine, exclaiming in mild delight at the timetable that had just been delivered by the Berlin postie. “Look,” he said, “it is just a train timetable.” One book: 140 years of travel history But the March 2013 issue of the “Thomas Cook European Rail » Read more

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Traveling by Ferry in Europe: Down to the seas again

Traveling by Ferry in Europe: Down to the seas again

Feb 06 There’s a wonderful poem by John Masefield — called “Cargoes” — which captures the appeal of travel by boat. It recalls quinqueremes from Nineveh, stately Spanish galleons and dirty British coasters. The chances are that your European itinerary does not involve travel by quinqueremes, galleons or coasters. But do make time for a boat journey » Read more

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