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German trains will soon feature new cabins designed for greater privacy as part of a multi-billion euro revamp. State railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has unveiled plans for compartments with frosted glass where travellers can take private video calls or ‘cuddle’. Dubbed ‘knutsch-abteil’ (‘smooch cabins’) by German newspaper Bild, they will be rolled out on DB’s Intercity Express (ICE) high-speed trains. The company is also planning to install digital seat reservations and scent buttons. German trains will have private cabins for taking video callsThe new compartments measuring two metres b...
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Cutting through the countryside for kilometres on end, disused railway lines make the perfect walking and cycling routes. There are hundreds of railway trails in the UK alone and dozens more in countries throughout Europe. Promoting slow travel and encouraging the exploration of natural attractions and rural zones, these greenways have proved an important ecotourism initiative. From a planted walkway in the heart of Paris to a cross-border odyssey, here are our top picks for rail trails in Europe. Venture into nature reserves along Spain’s Via Verde de la SierraSpain is crisscrossed by thousan...
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Given the noise disruption and lack of legroom of a long-haul flight, many travellers are curious to try a night train to ensure a better night’s sleep. With proper beds and eco-credentials, sleeper trains certainly seem conducive to drifting off peacefully. So how do Europe’s night train services compare and which is best for dozing undisturbed? Here’s what traveller reviews on TripAdvisor and other websites say about sleeping on a sleeper. The small cabins on the Venice Simplon Orient Express are worth itIt may be the big-budget option, but the Venice Simplon Orient Express boasts glowing re...
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European travellers can now fall asleep in Brussels and wake up in Prague with the launch of a new sleeper train service. The first ‘Good Night Train’ service from the European Sleeper start-up departs Belgium’s capital this evening (25 March) bound for the Czech Republic. On the way, it will pass through Amsterdam, Berlin and other popular cities. It’s another valuable node in Europe’s night train network, after European Sleeper began its Brussels to Berlin trips in May 2023. And the company has no plans to stop there. “Our goal is to add a new route each year so we can continue to contribute...
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When Poppy was quoted nearly €7,000 for a family trip to Lapland by a holiday provider, she knew she could do better. After extensive research and planning, she pulled off the two-day break for a family of four for just €1,700 including flights, accommodation, car hire and all activities. Since then, Poppy has favoured the DIY route for holidays - and she realised that all parents like saving money, but struggle to know where to start. So Poppy began sharing her travel tips and tricks on social media. “It feels like I’ve won a competition when I manage to find bargains and I just wanted to sha...
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