March 24, 2008
7 reasons to love train travel
With the low-cost airline boom in Europe, it’s pretty easy to hop on a plane and explore a new part of the continent. But that doesn’t mean train travel is a thing of the past - not by a long shot. Europe’s rail network is still a fabulous way to get around. Here are just a few of the reasons I love train travel:
- Great scenery. Trains carry you by cities, towns, lakes, countryside, castles, and more. The first time I saw the Alps was on a train from Italy to Germany. It was so breathtaking that I will never forget that train ride.
- More space and comfort. Oh how I hate the cramped quarters and dry, stale air on airplanes. Trains usually offer a much nicer environment, including more leg room, better air, and more opportunity to move around and get your blood flowing.
- No baggage hassles. Not only do you not have to wait for your baggage on arrival, but you aren’t subject to ridiculous security constraints when packing your bags. Think you’ll get thirsty on the train? Bring some water. What a novel concept.
- No security lines. No need to arrive an hour or two before your train departs. Saves time and hassle!
- Convenience. Train stations are usually easier to get to than airports, and more centrally located in cities.
- Comparable time and cost for short trips. Not only does train travel have all the above benefits, but depending on the train type and your destination, it may be the cheaper and faster option, if you consider door-to-door travel.
- More destinations. In Europe, trains go almost everywhere!
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March 24th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Thanks for sharing this. It reminded me of all the reasons why I love European train travel. I’ll be doing some train travel in France and Italy this July and I can’t wait!!
March 24th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Enjoy your trip, Silvana! In France and Italy, remember to be patient, too. :)
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