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Keep those turbines turning

When Greta Thunberg sailed across the Atlantic on board a zero-carbon yacht to demonstrate her commitment to cutting CO₂ emissions, she took the world by storm. Her actions helped to raise global awareness of the growing climate crisis and encouraged many to re-evaluate how they travel. ‘Flight shaming’ soon entered the lexicon and the ‘Greta effect’ well and truly took off.

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Crossing South Africa

Slowly crossing the serene South African landscape, watching the sunset with a glass of wine in the lounge bar, taking in the vast plains stretching to the horizon… The Premier Classe train from Johannesburg to Cape Town is an overland adventure that will transform your visit to South Africa into an unforgettable experience.

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Connecting the best of Bauhaus by rail

Visit the birthplace of modern design on this tour of the best Bauhaus sites across eastern Germany. The pioneering principle of the Bauhaus school – namely functional elegance – continues to shape the world we live in today, from the utilitarian design of our homes to the modular furniture we fill them with.

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Trip of a lifetime on the Bernina Express

the bernina train

Many believe the Bernina line to be one of the finest stretches of railway in all of Europe and even the world. Winding its way slowly through the Swiss Alps, the route dazzles passengers with views of glaciers and streams, crystalline lakes and snow-capped mountains.

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Hannover – 5 reasons to hop off the train and explore

Entrance gate to Herrenhausen Palace, Hannover

Hannover is a major city and cultural hub in northern Germany located on the route between Amsterdam and Berlin or Munich and Hamburg. Famous for its trade fairs and its royal house, Hannover is often overlooked as a destination but at our loss. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should hop off in Hannover and get discovering.

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Take trains not planes

ICE at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

There’s so much more to rail travel than simply minimising your impact on the environment. It represents time for you to unwind, get a sense of a country, read that book you’ve always wanted to or enjoy a glass of wine in the restaurant car while gazing out at an endless horizon. So as the slow travel movement gathers pace, here are our top 7 reasons you should consider the train and not a plane.

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From Amsterdam to Berlin

Intercity arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof

From lowering your carbon footprint to skipping the queues at airport security and avoiding Berlin’s uninspiring airports, the advantages to train travel between Amsterdam and Berlin are countless. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should forget flying and board the train.

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Railtripping to the Arctic Circle

Railtripping to the Arctic Circle

01/12/2021

Interrail Guide: Europe by Train

To the source of the Rhine by train and bicycle

To the source of the Rhine by train and bicycle

20/03/2021
Discovering Dresden’s vibrant musical history

Discovering Dresden’s vibrant musical history

23/02/2021
Bars, breweries and beer baths

Bars, breweries and beer baths

11/01/2021

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