Food from the French Speaking Regions of Switzerland
by Phaedra
Food in Europe The food of the Romands people – those living in the French speaking part of Switzerland – is well regarded throughout the entire country. Read More
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8 Money Saving Tips For European Rail Travel
by Jackie
Gems Our expert can save you time, money and hassles when booking your rail journey to Europe. Check out Ben’s top 8 saving tips! Read More
High-Speed Rail News: Seeing Russia from Alaska?
by Jackie
Gems Setting the Record Strait Alaska and Russia could soon be closer than even Sarah Palin thinks. Plus, train station as romantic hot spot and delays to expand high speed tracks in Europe in this edition of Fast Track. Read More
Frecciarossa & Frecciargento: Trenitalia’s High-Speed Rail Lines
by Jackie
Gems Rail Europe’s President and CEO, Frédéric Langlois, discusses the two Italian high speed trains: the Frecciarossa and the Frecciargento. Read More
Traveling Spain Wine Regions: Penedes and Cava
by Phaedra
Food in Europe Tucked away between Barcelona and Tarragona, Penedès is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Europe. And Cava, the Champagne of Spain, bubbles over with toast-worthy taste. Read More
Discovering Berlin, Bonn and Frankfurt with a German Rail Pass
by Rachel
Gems Debbie Johnsen has always remembered that taking the train is the best way to uncover a new city. Read about her recent travels to Germany, and how the efficient rail system worked to her advantage. Read More
Spain’s Wine Region: Andalucia
by Phaedra
Food in Europe Andalucia may be the most varied part of Spain – in every way. Multicultural, architecturally influential and flavorful, the region is home to a wine DO of Poe-etic proportions. Read More
La Mancha: The World’s Largest Wine Growing Region
by Phaedra
Food in Europe In Spain’s central plateau lies the world’s largests wine region. Lined with literary inflection and a variety of grapes, La Mancha tempts your taste buds from day to Knight. Read More
Discover Spain’s Wine Regions by Train
by Phaedra
Food in Europe Rail Europe invites you to discover Spain’s wine regions by rail. Explore Jumilla, Navarra, Rioja and take advantage of the country’s high-speed rail network. Read More
Traveling Spain’s Wine Trail: the Jumilla Wine Region
by Phaedra
Food in Europe The Jumilla wine region(one of over 60 wine producing regions) is famous for its Monestrell grape. Hidden in hills and valleys, the best way to experience this region is by combining rail and car. Read More
High-Speed Rail News: New Thalys Train Destinations
by Jackie
Gems In this edition of High Speed Rail News, we uncover a designer’s dream to make trains never stop. Plus, solar powered trains, lighting-fast trains and some new destinations in Germany for the Thalys train. Read More
10 Things To Do in Paris in the Summer 2011
by Rachel
Gems Check out our top ten list of things to discover on your summer trip to Paris whether it is your first or fifth (or more!). Read More
2011 Emerging Rail Trends: Midyear Review
by Jackie
Gems Rail Europe’s President and CEO, Frederic Langlois, looks back on the year so far and shares some thoughts on the emerging rail trends. Read More
Hollandse Nieuwe: New Herring Fish, an Only in May-June Dutch Treat
by Phaedra
Food in Europe Hollandse Nieuwe – A Dutch Treat Herring is one of the most common, cheap and most delicious fish – one that can be prepared in an endless array of ways. But the tastiest may be the exquisite Hollandse Nieuwe, eaten straight from the sea. Let’s have a taste. Read More
High-Speed Rail News: New Developments in France, Spain and the Eurostar
by Jackie
Gems In this edition of our high speed rail news series, we cover new developments of high speed rail lines in France and Spain, the latest generation of TGV trains going into service, and environmental breakthroughs including a solar power train tunnel and Eurostar’s ambitious plan to further lower its carbon footprint. Read More