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The Eridanos River running through Monastiraki Station on the Athens Metro.

The mini-museums of the Athens Metro

You don't have to walk to the Acropolis to get a taste of ancient Greece. The stations of the Athens Metro network act as mini-museums. Archaeological finds inside Akropoli Station As clashes between ancient and modern go, it’s hard to top the Akropoli Metro Station…

Athens, Greece, museums, public transport

Ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island: essential guide for first-time travelers

Taking the Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry is one of the most direct and scenic ways to cross Puget Sound. This guide gives you practical details - terminals, schedules, fares, parking, accessibility and nearby attractions - so your journey goes smoothly without surprises. A brief…

ferries, public transport, Seattle, USA, Washington

The Golden Gate Bridge from Sausalito, California.

Ferry from San Francisco to Sausalito: Complete guide to times, tickets & terminals

Planning a first trip on the San Francisco to Sausalito ferry? Here’s everything you need to know—from when and where the boats depart, how much it costs, how to get to the terminals and what to see in Sausalito and San Francisco. A brief history…

California, ferries, public transport, San Francisco

Hamburg to Berlin train times, ticket prices & Flixtrain bargains

Cheap Hamburg to Berlin trains make for an excellent two centre break. Book the Flixtrain service for the lowest prices. Hamburg to Berlin trains summarised The best way to get from Hamburg to Berlin is by train. Hamburg to Berlin trains run once an hour.…

Berlin, Germany, Hamburg, public transport, trains

Bologna to Verona train: Times, ticket prices & day trips

You can get to Verona in less than hour from Bologna. That makes it easy day trip territory by train. Bologna to Verona by train, summarised The first Bologna to Verona train departs at 05.20. There are dozens of direct trains per day. The fastest…

Bologna, Italy, public transport, trains, Veneto, Verona

The Christmas Market in Salzburg, Austria.

Vienna to Salzburg trains: Times, ticket prices & day trips

There are several direct Vienna to Salzburg trains per hour – but they’re not fast enough to make for an easy day trip. Vienna to Salzburg trains, summarised There are up to three direct Vienna to Salzburg trains per hour. Services are run by OBB…

Austria, public transport, Salzburg, trains, Vienna

Pittsburgh from the top of the Duquesne Incline.

Plan your visit to the Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Duquesne Incline The story of the Duquesne Incline stretches back to 1877 when it opened on May…

funiculars, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, public transport, USA

View over the rooftops in Trieste, Italy.

Treviso to Trieste trains: Times, prices and fastest option

There are direct Treviso to Trieste trains – but it’s faster and cheaper to go indirect. Treviso to Trieste trains, summarised There are several direct trains from Treviso to Trieste every day. The earliest departure is at 05.34. Tickets cost from €19. Indirect trains are…

Italy, public transport, trains, Treviso, Trieste, Veneto

Berlin to Dortmund train: Times, prices & Flixtrain alternative

You can book the affordable Berlin to Dortmund train without Deutsche Bahn. The cheaper Flixtrain services take longer, but they’re a viable alternative on the Berlin to Dortmund route. Berlin to Dortmund trains, summarised There are several trains a day from Berlin to Dortmund. Deutsche…

Berlin, Dortmund, Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, public transport, trains

How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?

The direct trains from Milan to Verona are fast enough to make Verona a viable day trip destination. Milan to Verona trains, summarised The first Milan to Verona train leaves at 6.52am. The Italo and Frecciarossa services are quicker. The quickest Milan to Verona trains…

Italy, Milan, public transport, trains, Veneto, Verona