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Bars, breweries and beer baths

Bierproeverij, Hausbrauerei Altstadthof, Neurenberg

From Europe’s longest bar to a wholesome beer spa, via some life-saving beer tunnels: we travelled with an Interrail Pass from Rotterdam to Pilsen visiting some of Europe’s best breweries, bars, beer gardens and cellars. We immersed ourselves in history… and eventually in beer too.

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Exploring Amsterdam through the eyes of the homeless

Canals at Amsterdam red light district. Copyright Hugh Conner - Shutterstock

They say you can’t properly understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. And while this saying might be overused to the point of being trite, I think we can all agree that a little more empathy in the world would go a long way to bridging the gaps in our increasingly polarised society.

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The most scenic 16 minutes in the Netherlands

Train Oostvaardersplassen

Making its way through the wilderness of the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve, the short route between the towns of Almere and Lelystad has been voted the most scenic route in the country. It is also an easy half-day trip from Amsterdam Central station.

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Amsterdam Central Station – Best sustainable places in and around

Built between 1881 and 1889, Amsterdam Central Station – known locally as Amsterdam Centraal – is the second busiest railway station in the Netherlands behind Utrecht. As a result, arriving here can be a little bit confusing. But don’t despair, we’re here to guide you to the best and most sustainable places in and around this busy station.

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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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Across the Pyrenees to freedom

Across the Pyrenees to freedom

07/05/2025
Royalty & Rail: The making of Brighton as a great escape

Royalty & Rail: The making of Brighton as a great escape

02/12/2024
Wild Wales

Wild Wales

04/11/2024
Blowing off steam in the Harz Mountains

Blowing off steam in the Harz Mountains

29/10/2024
On-track to discover Franconian wines & Bavarian traditions

On-track to discover Franconian wines & Bavarian traditions

20/10/2024

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