The revival of trains for tourism shows no sign of stopping. Now, two of Europe’s most popular and iconic cities will finally be connected by direct train again.   For the first time in two years, there will be a direct train service between Paris and Milan. Two beautiful and culturally rich cities that are …

We’ve all familiarized ourselves with the world’s icons in one way or another – some in our own backyard, some a short flight away, and some deter us from visiting entirely due to the high costs of getting there. That’s often the case anywhere ‘across the pond’. Every now and then, there are deals too …

Train travel has never been as trendy as it is right now, particularly in Europe, where new routes launch left, right, and center. However, as scenic and romantic as a railway journey may be, it’s not always affordable. One such example is trains between Paris and Brussels, two sisterly capitals that the Eurostar serves, and …

Train travel is back with a vengeance in the Old Continent, with multiple new routes opening left, right and center, and if you’re heading to Paris in the near future, you’re in for a treat as a host of exciting launches are taking place. Just recently, France’s national railway company SCNF confirmed trains will be …

Ever had hopes of visiting that medieval fortress in France located on a tidal islet, oftentimes completely surrounded by water, and that puts all of Walt Disney’s dreamiest fairytale-like creations to shame? Starting this winter, you can take a direct train from Paris all the way to Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, without complicated transfers, …

What’s left to say about Europe’s icons? Lots actually! TripAdvisor just released their ‘Winter Travel Index‘. There were some surprises as usual, but global icons such as New York City, Las Vegas, Los Cabos and all the recognizable names in between that take the cake. Spoiler alert: #1 is Cancun. You’re shocked, right? Truth be …

Have you been dreaming of a Paris winter getaway lately? You know, the stall-lined Christmas market in Tuileries Garden, all the Haussmann avenues bedecked in lights, and of course, the timeless charm of the twinkling Eiffel in the background. There’s no more magical time of year to be in the City of Lights than right …

Sleeper trains may be the ultimate loophole as a hotel on rails, but they’re not for everyone. Part of the allure of train travel is snagging a window seat and watching the world whiz by. That’s a lot more challenging at night; hence, sleeper trains have become the norm, especially across Europe. 2 of Europe’s …

For better or worse, Paris is having quite a year. First, the French icon was dethroned by Istanbul as the most visited city in the world, and now they have fallen out of the top 3 entirely. Followed by the looming Olympics as the City of Light lays down their welcome mats to the world …

With the 2024 Olympics taking place in Paris from July 26th to August 11th, travelers are finding yet another reason to flock to this iconic city. But as exciting as it can be to share a one-of-a-kind experience like this with millions of other like-minded people, delays, disruptions, and general issues are bound to happen …

France is the number one country in the world for tourism, and between the unforgettable gastronomic experiences and the millennia-old heritage, with some cities being nothing short of architectural marvels, it’s not hard to see why over 100 million tourists would want to visit each year. This is a big country, however, roughly the size …

Are you looking for the best things to do in Paris, France? Paris is a notoriously pricy city, and a lot of the top things to do cost money… a lot of money. Fortunately, there are a number of free things you can do in the city that are worthwhile. I used to live in …