Alpine Rails and Nordic Trails

Epic mountain views, roaring waterfalls and storybook villages from the comfort of Europe’s most scenic trains

“The journey, not the arrival, matters.” – T.S. Eliot

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Historical Steam Train is crossing the Glenfiann Viaduct -Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Alpine Rails and Nordic Trails

• Travelling Italy Through Its Wine Regions

• Around the World: A Visit to Lake Bled, Chic Alps-Adriatic City Secrets,

  The Best South African Safari for First-Timers and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: On this day in space: Feb. 4, 1995: STS-63 launches ‘Orbital Debris Calibration Sphere’

• From Social Media: The historic centre of France is a blend of charming streets and iconic landmarks

• Travel Grub: Five European Dishes You Need to Know

• Curious Cove: Europe by Train

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Alpine Rails and Nordic Trails

Europe’s railways offer some of the most scenic journeys in the world, weaving through majestic mountains, serene lakes, and picturesque villages. The Bernina Express in Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking alpine views, connecting Chur to Tirano. Similarly, the Glacier Express offers a panoramic experience between Zermatt and St. Moritz, showcasing the Swiss Alps in all their glory. Norway’s Flåm Railway descends from Myrdal to Flåm, traversing deep valleys and cascading waterfalls. In Austria, the Semmering Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, crosses 16 viaducts and 15 tunnels, offering stunning vistas

Tourists ride on a Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt - Shutterstock

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Travelling Italy Through Its Wine Regions

Italy, a country synonymous with romance, history, and artistry, is equally famed for its extraordinary winemaking traditions. With over 4,000 years of viticulture, Italy is home to more than 150 officially recognized wine routes, each offering a unique glimpse into the country’s rich heritage and regional diversity. These routes traverse rolling vineyards, picturesque countryside, and charming medieval towns, making them ideal for anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the essence of Italian culture

Prosecco Hills, Unesco World Heritage Site. - Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy - Shutterstock

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Around the World

A Visit to Lake Bled

Lake Bled is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. Lying in the Julian Alps region of northern Slovenia, it’s framed with picturesque mountain peaks covered in snow, not far from the Austrian border

Chic Alps-Adriatic City Secrets

They all boast trendy town centres that are perfekt for leisurely strolls. We have explored these cool Alps-Adriatic cities for you and are exited to share your insiders’s tips!

Flavours of the Vipava Valley

Sip on our finest wines and relish our homemade snacks as you discover new friendships and delve into the rich history, winemaking philosophy, and unique terroir of Slovenia’s Vipava Valley

A Realm of 712 Remarkable Caves

The variety of formations and the fact that they are concentrated in a restricted area means that the 712 caves currently identified make up a typical temperate-zone karstic system.

Triglav is Not Just a Mountain

Triglav is not just a mountain, Triglav is kingdom, wrote Julius Kugy, famous explorer of Julian Alps, in his book Aus dem Leben eines Bergsteiger (From the Life of the Mountaineer), after the WWI. He couldn’t be more right

The Best South African Safari for First-Timers

Going on a safari in South Africa is one of the most exciting adventures you can have. It gives you the chance to see the famous Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo – in their natural home. These animals are not in cages or zoos, but roaming freely in the wild, just as they have for thousands of years. Seeing them up close is a powerful and unforgettable experience. You also get to travel through beautiful landscapes, from open plains and thick bush to rivers and mountains

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

On this day in space: Feb. 4, 1995: STS-63 launches ‘Orbital Debris Calibration Sphere’

On Feb. 4, 1995, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery launched an itty bitty satellite called an Orbital Debris Calibration Sphere into orbit around the Earth.

Milano Cortina 2026

No Olympic competitions covers more ground than the 50-kilometer cross-country ski races. The grueling event takes more than 2 hours to complete, requiring competitors to ski a distance longer than a marathon

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From Social Media

The historic centre of France is a blend of charming streets and iconic landmarks

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Travel Grub

Recipe

Five European Dishes You Need to Know

Curious Cove

Europe by Train

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