Train travel

Trains & Delays: The 12 Provinces of the Netherlands

The Netherlands has an excellent rail network - and a tradition of complaining about it. This guide explores 12 provinces (and a few islands) to show…

Dec 4, 2025 • Marloes Wardenier

Trains, no planes and a lot of patience: Rail Away in Europe

A guide to Europe's complex rail systems. How to book tickets, bring your bike on board, and new train routes. Plus some train journeys from my archive.

Jul 1, 2025 • Marloes Wardenier

Trains, no planes & automobiles: Sleeper trains in Europe

Discover two overnight train journeys: from Bucharest to Moldova and from Turkey to Georgia aboard the iconic Doğu Ekspresi. Plus, explore an extensive…

Oct 1, 2024 • Marloes Wardenier

Trains, buses & automobiles: Slow Travel in China

I’m a big fan of travelling overland, especially by train. It's an opportunity to soak in the changing landscapes, mingle with locals, and embrace the…

Jul 27, 2024 • Marloes Wardenier

European Summer of Sports

My travel recommendations for the key cities hosting the main European sporting events this summer: Berlin, Nice, Paris, London & Rotterdam.

Jul 5, 2024 • Marloes Wardenier

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