On the Train Articles
June 30, 2005
be very careful when writing in dates on your flexipass
Last night I wrote in my date on my flexipass at 29/06 and then realized, no, it´s an overnight train, it´s 30/06. So I wrote over it neatly and figured all would be good. I get to my couchette, get settled. The conductor comes around to take the tickets and starts SCREAMING. My Spanish is not so hot, so I´m not sure what´s going on. He grabs my eurail flexipass and storms off.
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July 18, 2003
"Special train" from Hamburg to Koln
"The swoonworthy state-of-the art new train that runs between Hamburg and Köln is offering special tickets: €19.90. You can't book online yet, but, When in Köln... worth checking out, at least walking into one to see the interior. Blonde wood and leather. Gorgeous."
Thanx Joe E for sending it along!
Overnight Trains: Reservations, sleepers, couchettes
Jeffrey is trying to figure out this whole reservations things for overnight accommodation on trains. And what's the difference between...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (3)
Trains & Railpasses: Is Eurailing worth it?
"Don't get me started on Eurail, you might lose some custom, but it is a bit of a con to...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (1)
Europe Railpasses - are they worth it?
Some love 'em, some hate 'em - but it all seems to come back to what you need for your...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman
This story from new Boots writer Scott cracks my world up. He and his mates left Glasgow and spent some...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (7)

