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Best day trips across Europe

Best day trips across Europe

With some of Europe's most popular cities becoming overcrowded or suffering the impacts of overtourism, sometimes it's time to just get out of town for a bit. Here is more information on great day trips to take by train from the likes of Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona. From parks and lochs to beaches and mountains , you have to be in the know to go... just that little bit further.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
Best European experiences to give as gifts

If you are looking for ideas for presents which involve travel, here are some of our favourite European urban adventures to tickle your fancy.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
Discover Italy’s most scenic train journeys

Explore Italy’s cultural and natural delights with our top selection of Italian scenic rail routes.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Accessible travel in Switzerland and Austria

As part of our accessible travel series in Europe, here is some useful information if you are travelling in Austria and Switzerland and have, or are travelling with someone with physical or cognitive special needs.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
How to change trains in Paris

Paris is the perfect place to visit any time of the year but the French capital is also a convenient jumping off point for countless onward European journeys. Here’s how not to be left in the dark when changing trains in the City of Light.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Europe's greenest cities

There are some towns and cities that stand out around Europe as being pioneers in protecting our planet. Led by visionaries within the community or local government, we salute you.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
400th Anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage

From November 2019, a year-long commemoration marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s epic journey in bringing pilgrims to the New World.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Best day trips from Barcelona by train

Take a train to Barcelona and beyond with our top selection of day trips from Catalonia’s capital.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Loco2 changes tracks and has become Rail Europe

We are excited to announce that the Loco2 website and apps have now changed names to Rail Europe. Some people call this rebranding, but we like to think of it more as a railway coupling.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
Loco2 before its rebrand to Rail Europe

Before our website and apps were rebranded to Rail Europe, we were known as Loco2. Here is a little bit more about our history from starting up, stirring it up to moving up.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
Our year in review

This year has seen some of the company’s biggest and most exciting changes, when the ‘rebranding’ word became the most used across all our work platforms. And the year isn’t even over yet.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
Best day trips from Rome by train

All roads might lead to Rome but, thanks to its central location, Italy’s capital is the perfect departure point for day trips in the Lazio region, Tuscany, Campania and Umbria.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Adventures to European coasts by train

Long European train journeys which you can break up along the way. Part two in our series, these ones have a coastal theme.
- Posted by Catherine Mack
Winter festivals in Europe by train

While Christmas might steal the winter limelight, Europe's many winter festivals also light up the darker days.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Christmas traditions in the UK

Head to the UK this festive season for a Christmas full of tradition and quirky charm.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Christmas in Italy - Italian Christmas traditions

Have yourself a Buon Natale by spending the Christmas holidays in Italy. From festive feasts to torchlit ski trips, experience the wonder of Italian Christmas traditions this holiday season.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Lisbon, European Green Capital 2020

With its beautiful winding streets, hilly alleys and diverse cycle paths, Lisbon is not only a culturally-rich city to visit, it’s also an eco-friendly one.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
Discover former East Germany by train

This November marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of Germany. Explore some of former East Germany’s most scenic cities by train.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
German winter and spring train tickets released

Set a booking alert now for 15 October, when Deutsche Bahn releases tickets for the next six months.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber
30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

9 November 2019 marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Book your train journey to Germany’s capital to take part in the city-wide celebratory events.
- Posted by Stephanie Brandhuber