Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Bricket Wood is a small Hertfordshire village home to naturists, and boasts a couple of fine pubs and restaurants. It’s also just a short drive to St Albans and Watford, making it an ideal base for exploring both cities. Traveling to Bricket Wood by bus is easy, comfortable, and affordable. A round-trip ticket costs as…
Once upon a time, Portimao was a thriving fishing and sardine canning centre. Though it’s now a popular tourist town with lots of top-notch restaurants and activities, the old centre still retains a more authentic persona. Less than an hour’s drive north takes you to Castro Laboreiro, where wind-torn mountain tracks lead up to a…
How to get to Cruz Quebrada Portugal by train The sand strip at the Cruz Quebrada beach, which thins out moving east from the Jamor river canal, is a tranquil spot. It’s a good place to escape from more crowded beaches, but it doesn’t have facilities and the water is sometimes uninviting. In spite of…
Tempt your sweet tooth with the nation’s most famous pastéis de nata (egg custard tart). This place is so popular, long queues often snake out from its front door. Explore 268 square miles of breathtaking nature in Portugal’s only official national park. Hike through wild Setubal beaches and atop mountainous vistas. 1. Visit the Livraria…
Belfast’s unique history is a sobering one, but it also boasts many fun things to do. For example, you can visit all the Belfast murals dotted around the city or take an open top bus tour to see them all! The Ulster Museum is another great attraction that is perfect for all ages. It has…
Banbury is a market town in Oxfordshire with a wealth of things to do. Take in the statue of a fine lady from the nursery rhyme “Ride ye cock a pee” at Banbury Cross, and try a local delicacy called a Banbury Cake – an oval pastry that was once a favourite treat for Queen…
Bamber Bridge is a village about three miles southeast of Preston. The town has a train station on the East Lancashire Line with services to Colne and Preston. In this part of Lancashire, people are known as Brigg lads and lassies. The breakfast of choice is a thick wedge of pork pie with draught beer….
Aintree is not just home to the famous Grand National race, it is also a beautiful village with an abundance of things to do. Here are some of our favourites. Play Texas Hold’em at a casino, sample refreshing draught or cask ales at the Ship & Mitre, or dance your night away at one of…
How to get to Reguengo – Vale da Pedra – Pontevel Portugal by train A beautiful castle in the heart of the valley. The Almourol Castle (Castelo de Almourol) is one of Portugal’s most spectacular castles. It was built by the Knights Templar and is considered to be one of the most important architectural works…
There are many things to do in Cabeda Portugal and this charming beach town is a perfect day trip from Lisbon. The beach is popular with locals and the old town has quaint streets lined with restaurants. The Jeronimos Monastery is another highlight of this area, but it gets very crowded. It’s best to go…