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Forget the London Eye… dine on a giant ferris wheel on Traincation in Austria instead

on 17 October 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

This week we take you on Traincation all the way to Austria to dine in the clouds…

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The Paris Guide: Where to get the best grub in the city of love

on 13 October 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

This month we’re giving away two Eurostar tickets for the ultimate shopping Traincation. To coincide with this competition, we thought we’d make some Paris guides to get you in the mood. This week we bring you our top spots to fill your belly…

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Let the good times roll on a skating Traincation to Amsterdam

on 10 October 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

Amsterdam isn’t just about cafés and the Red Light District – the city has so much more to offer, including some beautiful green areas. So why not take a Traincation to the ‘dam and let the good times roll…

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COMP: Fancy winning Eurostar tickets and doing your Christmas shopping in Paris?

on 6 October 2011 in Travel, Win with 4 Comments »

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas shopping. And it just so happens that we have a pair of Eurostar tickets to give away…

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Turkish wrestling, Ebru art and whirling dervishes on Traincation in Vienna

on 3 October 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

We don’t know about you, but the Indian summer in England has really got us in the holiday mood. So why not head over to Vienna for one of our most unusual Traincations yet…

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An Oktoberfest special: Beer and bratwursts on Traincation to Munich

on 26 September 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

You should all know by now that we enjoy any excuse to party. So when we heard the words beer, food and fancy dress we just had to pick Oktoberfest in Munich as our Traincation of the week…

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Holiday tips: How hostels can save you money on Traincation in Europe

on 22 September 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

Hostels are really starting to give cheap hotels a run for their money with many boasting a heady list of facilities, stylish decor and an atmosphere geared towards meeting fellow travellers – something that hotels and apartments always lack. You can even find eco hostels nowadays. Take a look at these seven tips for finding the best hostels and stretching your travel budget when you’re on Traincation…

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On Traincation in Hamburg with Ed Sheeran and Friendly Fires

on 19 September 2011 in Entertainment, Travel with 2 Comments »

Bestival marked the last major music festival in the UK of 2011, but that doesn’t mean festival season has to be over for you. Head on over to Germany with Ed Sheeran, Friendly Fires and Ben Howard on Traincation to Hamburg…

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Go flipping mental for pancakes like Wills and Kate on Traincation in Rotterdam

on 12 September 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

These pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton flipping pancakes in Northern Ireland gave us the overwhelming desire to grab some sugar and lemon and get cooking. Then we remembered just how lazy/bad in the kitchen we are. So we decided to show you how to eat as many pancakes as you want while taking a little holiday to boot on Traincation in Rotterdam…

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QUIZ: Are you a sex sinner?

on 5 September 2011 in Lifestyle, Travel with No Comments »

Do you nibble on artichokes or ginger biscuits to get in the mood? How green are condoms and concert tickets? Take our quiz to find out if you are a green sex saint or sinner…

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Take a boat ride on the river of fire with a Traincation to Oberwesel

on 5 September 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

This week we’ve been saying goodbye to the summer and embracing the impending autumn. But just because August is over it doesn’t mean you have to stop partying. Why not embark on a new adventure on Traincation to Oberwesel…

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How Audrey Tautou made trains the in vogue way to see Europe

on 2 September 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

Being a dedicated follower of fashion doesn’t have to mean being part of the jet set. Summer and autumn are fashion week season around Europe and, ever since Audrey Tautou’s performance in that Chanel advert, train travel – or the Traincation – is now the in vogue way to get to the front row of the catwalk and keep up to date with all the latest trends. Here’s our guide to reaching Europe’s best fashion shows on Traincation…

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