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New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/riding-with-kids-on-a-train/ Riding with kids on a train. Here are some tips! For families with kids, Riding with kids on a train can be both an exciting and affordable way to travel. It’s also perhaps the most comfortable and least stressful when you are traveling with children. We know traveling with kids is daunting no matter what the transportation method, so if you’re Riding with kids on a train. Here are some tips! These tips apply whether you travel into London or Paris  or Frankfurt  or anywhere else by trains, so enjoy the ride. Arrive early.  Families will want to get to the station early to pick up tickets and find good seats together on the train. If you have not reserved seats, seats are available on a first-come, first served basis, so don’t get stuck in a position where you will be apart.     Think about sleep when you Riding with kids on a train.   R...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/which-are-the-fastest-trains-in-europe-and-the-world/ Which are the Fastest Trains in Europe and the World Have you ever wanted to visit Europe by something vintage, like a train ? How does it sound to travel up to 300 kilometers per hour? Europe has a large network of high-speed trains that will take you quickly to your destination. High-speed train services only stop in the main cities. The trains offer comfortable wagons of 1st and 2nd class, as well as good catering services. Here’s more about  the fastest  trains in Europe . Alfa Pendular The Alfa Pendular travels along the coast of Portugal, from Braga to Faro and stops in Porto , Coimbra , and Lisbon . In less than 6 hours, you can reach the other side of the country and enjoy excellent facilities on board. Alvia Trains in Europe The Alvia, Spanish high-speed trains, travel long distances at speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour. In addition to co...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/europe-experiences-by-train/ Europe Experiences by Train, the must do's Europe is an incredible continent to explore! With so many things to see, do and discover, it’s the perfect place to plan endless, Europe experiences by train. EUROPE EXPERIENCES BY TRAIN – FIRST STOP, LONDON : Your Europe experiences by train should start off in London! It’s said that “A bad day in London is still better than a good day anywhere else.” So, let’s start there! An absolute must is the Harry Potter Tour of Warner Bros. Studio even if you are not a super-fan. The technology, models and behind-the-scenes are just amazing and well worth seeing. On this spellbinding 6 hour trip, behold original sets such as Platform 9 ¾ and Diagon Alley; see the Hogwarts Express steam train; ride a broomstick like the cast, and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movies’ on-screen wizardry....

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/4-train-pre-trip-essentials-europe/ 4 Train Travel Pre-Trip Essentials in Europe One of the things most exciting about traveling in Europe is that you can get there by train everywhere. It is the most widespread mean of transport and many people’s favorite to travel the continent. People do ask some questions before they decide to take a train, pre-trip essentials such as where do I buy the tickets? Should I get a pass? How do I check the schedules? Can I cross from one country to another? What are night trains like? Here are the pre-trip essentials you have to know: Schedules and Prices of European Trains Although all of Europe is linked by a very extensive train network each country has its railway company and, therefore, its website with schedules and rates. If you want to travel by train within the same country, without crossing any border, it is recommended you go directly to the website of the national train com...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/student-travel-by-train/ Student Travel By Train in Europe, How it should be done Student Travel By Train in Europe can not only be fun, but educational and enriching, too. Even more important that many students (and parents) rarely think of is all the practical, life management skills students need to learn in order to become independent, self-directed, responsible, resourceful grownups! Solo Student Travel By Train in Europe can show you more than just beautiful sights . Learning to navigate your personal life, in general, is just as important as knowing what your timetable is for University. You can’t think of getting straight A’s if you don’t know how to catch a train, manage a budget or even clean your clothes! A great way to learn about yourself while having a great time is to travel by train in Europe. It’s by far the easiest way to get around and you’ll have time to figure out your...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/train-journey-4-tactics/ 4 Tactics to Get the Most Out Of Your Train Journey If this is your first time traveling by train, there’s no doubt it’ll be the first of many. Honestly, whoever’s given traveling by train a chance went utterly crazy over of it! Why? Because it’s magnificent! Contrary to the impersonal plane rides, uncomfortable bus tours or way-too-responsible rides by car, a train journey is safe , quick but incredibly charming and romantic. One might argue that traveling by train is a real mix of Virginia Woolf absent mindedness and modern-day practicality. Ah, you’ll see it for yourself already. Since you’ve already got your ticket ready – here are the best 4 tactics to get the most out of your train journey: Stay Away from Your Laptop & Phone We’d recommend you avoid staring at your laptop the entire trip, as you’ll be missing out on so much! Instead, l...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/tomorrowland-by-train/ How To Get To Tomorrowland By Train, Have fun all the way If you’re wondering how to get to Tomorrowland by train, then look no further. Book your train tickets to Tomorrowland in advance with us!   If you’re on e of the lucky people to have tickets to Tomorrowland this year, make sure you don’t leave the finer details to the last minute, such as your travel!  When is Tomorrowland? It won’t be long until the festival kicks off, so make sure you’re prepared with your train tickets. Tomorrowland is taking place on two weekends for 2018. It’s the last two weekend in July: 20-22nd and 27th- 29th. The Gathering, which is the pre-festival event for campers in Dreamville, takes place on July 19th and then July 26th for weekend 2.   Access To Tomorrowland: Access to the festival is only possible if you have a valid Tomorrowland Bracelet registered on your nam...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/guide-to-italy-by-train/ Complete Beginner's Guide To: Italy By Train Get ready to be blown away by Italy by the moment you step foot onto its great soil. The land of history, magnificent architecture, overwhelming culture and such elegant, sophisticated and well-mannered people will be something you’ll remember till your last day! Want to know a secret? Italy by train is even more spectacular than you can imagine! Now, since you are going to the land of Romeo and Juliet by train, here are some useful tips you’ll probably want to follow (especially if you’ve never been to Italy and don’t speak the language fluently): Finding Your Way around Italy By Train Schedule For everyone traveling across Italy by train and wanting to get their facts together, choose between: Trenitalia, the national rail service with all the national routes; it’s a regular speed train. Italo Treno, for high-speed trains/...

New Post has been published on https://www.saveatrain.com/blog/holland-tulip-season-by-train/ Holland Tulip Season by Train, enjoy your train travel To experience the Holland Tulip Season by Train is truly a must on any self-respecting summer traveler’s calendar. For a month or so every year, the fields of the  province of Flevoland are transformed into a beautiful and vast sea of colorful flowers of more than 7 million blooms. From the Hague and Leiden in the south, up to the Alkmaar in the north is where you’ll experience this beautiful sight. While one usually associates traveling the lowlands of Holland by bicycle, for the less adventurous a far more appealing way to experience all the glory of tulip season is by train! Here are some top tips to enjoy Holland tulip season by train travel.       Plan your Visit for the upcoming Holland Tulip Season Tulip season runs from the end of March until mid-May, but the best time to see the tulips...