Overnight comfort with City Night Line. Photos © hidden europe magazine
February 8, 2012
hiddeneurope
The great majority of our many rail journeys across Europe work perfectly. Most trains really do arrive punctually. But from time to time Europe’s railways do have bad days, particularly when bad weather rolls in and plays havoc with schedules. When winter strikes In three of the last five winters, we have had at least » Read more
Posted in Belgium, Berlin, Brussels, Europe, France, Germany, Hamburg, hidden europe, London, Practical Info, Train, transportation, United Kingdom
February 1, 2012
hiddeneurope
Okay, chances are you know quite a bit about the fabulous range of rail passes which are available for exploring Europe. From Eurail and InterRail to BritRail and a great range of locally sold passes within individual countries, those keen to roam the rails are spoilt for choice. But for bus fiends, devotees of road » Read more
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Barcelona, Bus, Edinburgh, France, hidden europe, London, Spain, transportation, Travel Smarts, United Kingdom
January 24, 2012
Nina Derham
By Nina Derham in London— Saving your pennies can feel like an impossible task in a city like London when just using public transport can burn a massive hole in your pocket. Thankfully, all the main museums are free, meaning that large chunks of your day can be spent admiring everything from the wonders of » Read more
January 10, 2012
Nina Derham
By Nina Derham in London— London is a costly city in many ways, but public transport prices are really ludicrous. For Londoners and commuters alike, January is an especially sore point and outrage spreads on an annual basis when the January 2nd price hikes come into force. 2012 is no exception, as this year the » Read more
January 5, 2012
hiddeneurope
Last month, EuroCheapo chief Tom Meyers popped the train versus plane question…. does the savvy traveler fly or take the train around Europe? But it is not a straight either / or choice. Many leisure travelers, and many business types too, realize that long-distance coaches present a credible alternative to air or rail travel on » Read more
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Amsterdam, Bus, hidden europe, Lisbon, London, Macedonia, Paris, Riga, Switzerland, Tallinn, transportation, Trip Planning, United Kingdom, Vilnius
December 27, 2011
Nina Derham
By Nina Derham in London— Choosing accommodation in London can be tricky. The city is so vast that if you are on the hunt for cheap accommodation, you run the risk of ending up a long way from the main sights and spending the majority of your visit battling with the Tube! Trust me, nobody » Read more
December 21, 2011
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Eurostar’s flagship services linking London’s magnificent St Pancras station with Paris and Brussels have been an overwhelming success, transforming London’s relationship with two close continental capitals. So much well-justified praise is heaped on Eurostar’s capital city links that it is easy to overlook that the rail service through the Channel Tunnel is good for more » Read more
Posted in Britain, Brussels, France, Germany, hidden europe, London, Nice, Paris, Switzerland, Train, transportation, United Kingdom
December 19, 2011
Tom Meyers
By Tom Meyers— A few months ago I had to make a key decision while planning a trip from Paris to Berlin. Plane or train? I could take a €50 budget flight on easyJet and be there in about two hours. Or I could take the TGV to Germany, and then board an ICE train » Read more
Posted in Airlines, Ask the Cheapos, Berlin, Budget Air Travel, France, Germany, Italy, London, Paris, Practical Info, Spain, Train, transportation, Trend Update
December 13, 2011
Nina Derham
By Nina Derham in London— Despite being a notoriously pricey city when you consider the cost of booze, transport and accommodation, London is surprisingly generous when it comes to dishing out free attractions and entertainment. To begin with, all the main museums and art galleries are free, meaning that visitors can spend days wandering between » Read more
December 7, 2011
hiddeneurope
London’s St Pancras station is the grandest terminus in a city that is full of wonderful railway stations. It is a place to linger. For 140 years, this spectacular station has been the jumping-off point for travelers bound for the East Midlands and Yorkshire. Wider horizons Four years ago this week, St Pancras found new » Read more
Posted in Belgium, Brussels, Europe, Food, France, hidden europe, Hotels, London, Paris, Restaurants, Train, United Kingdom