Many of our favorite travel memories in Europe involve the wind blowing through our hair while the magnificently beautiful Czech, German or Croatian landscape whizzes by. There is no greater way to bear witness to the European countryside (except by rental car of course, but why not have someone else do the driving?). This is also a wonderful chance to get that blogging and memoir writing in.
Take your pick from 1000s of destinations from famous capitals, such as Rome, Paris and Berlin to charming towns in Italy’s Tuscan region. Plan your own route. Go at your own pace. And collect life-long memories of your journey through Europe.
When it comes to Europe there is hands-down no better way to get around than by train. Hopping from capital to capital by air, one often misses out on all the breathtaking landscapes that lie between the popular urban destinations. Some of your best memories and lasting friendships are sure to be made on trains criss-crossing the European countryside.
There is a wide variety of rail options, from three-country passes to month-long unlimited destination rail cards. You can also find a plethora of student and young adult discounts, especially when buying bulk travel passes. Take our expert advice and start browsing through all of the options offered via Rail Europe and EURail.