I’ve travelled across Europe by train – from London to Rome and Berlin to Croatia – and discovered that the journey can be just as meaningful as the destination. Here’s how to plan your own rail adventure, including the most scenic routes and practical booking tips.
The Jungfrau Region in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland is where the journey becomes the destination. From scenic mountain railways to peaceful alpine hikes in Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, and Grindelwald, this guide explores how to experience the Swiss Alps through slow travel.
Planning a trip to Wengen, Switzerland? This detailed 4 day itinerary covers how to get there, where to stay, the best hikes, Jungfrau region highlights, and practical travel tips. From Mannlichen and Kleine Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, here’s how to make the most of summer in the Swiss Alps.
Wengen is a charming car-free mountain village in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region, perched above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. With incredible hiking in summer, world-class skiing in winter, and unforgettable views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
When I first planned my Interrail trip, I kept asking myself: do people speak English in Switzerland? After spending time in Zurich, Bern and several Alpine villages, I quickly realised just how easy it is to travel here using English — but there’s more to it than a simple yes or no.
There’s something magical about falling asleep in one country and waking up in another. In this guide, I share five of the best night trains in Europe that I’ve experienced — from London to Cornwall to the Swiss Alps and Italy’s Cinque Terre. Whether you’re looking to save time, reduce your carbon footprint, or simply enjoy the romance of overnight rail travel, these European sleeper trains offer an unforgettable way to explore the continent.
Slow travel Europe is about staying longer, travelling mindfully, and connecting deeply with local culture. From Portugal’s relaxed Alentejo region to Switzerland’s scenic alpine rail routes, these are my top six countries for slowing down and experiencing Europe in a richer, more meaningful way.
Slow travel by train in Europe has completely changed how I explore the continent. In this guide, I share five of my favourite rail routes that reward you for slowing down, staying longer, and treating the journey as part of the adventure.
What is slow travel? For me, it’s about choosing depth over speed, staying longer in fewer places, and valuing the journey as much as the destination. Since crossing Europe by train in 2023, I’ve discovered that slowing down doesn’t mean seeing less – it means experiencing more.
The Slow Track is where I share my slow travel journeys across Europe by train and beyond. I write about Interrail trips, station stories and thoughtful city-to-city routes where the experience of getting there matters as much as the destination itself.