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How to get from Linz to Cesky Krumlov: Train, bus or private tour?

Linz in Austria is the closest major city to Cesky Krumlov, but the best transport option isn’t obvious. Getting to Cesky Krumlov The Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov is one of the most attractive destinations in Central Europe. Positioned in a loop of the Vltava…

Prague to Olomouc train times & ticket prices: A feasible day trip?

Relatively frequent – and cheap – trains make Olomouc a feasible day trip destination from Prague. But an overnight stay is recommended. The appeal of Olomouc Prague is not the only city in Czechia worth visiting, and Olomouc in the east of the country is…

Prague to Cesky Krumlov train: Is it direct and how long does it take?

The one direct train a day from Prague to Cesky Krumlov isn’t ideal for a day trip. But there are other options… Europe’s most beautiful town? Cesky Krumlov in Czechia has a strong claim to being Europe’s most beautiful town. This southern Bohemian town is…

Five things I learned about the world recently – 18 June 2025

I’m planning for this to become a regular feature on the site. Every time I learn five new things about the world that I find strangely interesting, I’m going to write them down and share them. This week, I have discovered that… Europe’s longest train…

Dunedin Railway Station in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Visiting Dunedin Railway Station in New Zealand: What you need to know

Dunedin Railway Station is a New Zealand architectural landmark. Learn about its Flemish Renaissance style, visitor access, and history. Dunedin Railway Station is one of New Zealand’s best-known landmarks, famous for its ornate architecture and historic charm. Opened in 1906, the station quickly became a…

Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany.

Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg: 2026 visitor guide with prices & hours

Plan your visit to Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg. My 2026 guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and tips for the world's largest model railway. Walking into Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, I thought I knew what to expect. Model trains going round in circles, maybe…

Berlin to Prague by train: A realistic day trip?

The Berlin to Prague train timetable makes a day trip possible, with tickets costing from €18.99. But it’s better to turn the two cities into a twin centre holiday. City breaks in Berlin and Prague Berlin and Prague are two of Europe’s great city break…

Madrid to Córdoba by train: Can you visit the Mezquita on a day trip?

Madrid to Córdoba train tickets cost from €16.50 – but day tours to Córdoba by train, including a visit to the Mezquita, may be a better option. High speed trains to Córdoba, Spain High speed rail has opened up amazing possibilities in Spain – especially…

Amsterdam to Antwerp train: Ticket prices, time & day trips

Ticket prices on the Amsterdam to Antwerp train drop if you book a couple of weeks in advance. But there’s a speed vs price trade-off if planning a day trip. Planning a day trip to Antwerp from Amsterdam Antwerp in Belgium is a tremendously underrated…

View of Toledo from the surrounding hills.

Madrid to Toledo train: Ticket prices, timetables and day trips

Tickets on the Madrid to Toledo train cost €13.90, with the high speed journey taking just 36 minutes. This makes the historic capital of Spain a perfect day trip from Madrid. Madrid to Toledo train times The Madrid to Toledo train makes Spain’s former capital…