Paris and Rome. Paradise and Valhalla, two worlds apart. On the one hand, you have decadent heaven on Earth known as Paris: the city of love, lights, fashion and gourmet food. On the other hand, there’s Rome: a city synonymous with imperial splendor, incredible art and nocturnal vices. And then, there’s everything in between. The […]
Routes
Nice to Venice by Train
A rail journey from the heart of the French Riviera to the dreamy canals of Venice is one for travelers content to while away 8-9 hours gliding along the Mediterranean coastline and through northern Italy. Until 2021, you could catch a direct Nice to Venice train. The same journey requires boarding at least three different […]
R.I.P. Overnight Trains From Paris to Rome
Sadly, Italian railway, Thello, no longer offers overnight trains from Paris to Rome, discontinuing the service in 2013. The other overnight train option available was Paris to Venice, then onward to Rome. But Thello also canceled this line in 2021. We’ll monitor the situation, hoping it’ll return some day or get picked up by another operator, […]
The Bernina Express From Paris to Rome
In Europe, slow travel is a luxury. You can, however, pull together a few unforgettable events if you have the time. Riding Switzerland’s Bernina Express when traveling from Paris to Rome by train is one such experience. This route passes through three nations, a lovely alpine city, and a steep train line that has been designated […]
Rome to Venice by Train
Nowhere in Italy is celebrated with as many romantic epithets as Venice. “La Serenissima,” “City of Bridges,” and “Queen of the Adriatic,” to name a few. Yet, no evocative nickname fully captures the magic of this multifaceted island city in the Venetian Lagoon. If you’re traveling from the Italian capital, high-speed Rome to Venice trains […]
Rome to Sicily by Train
Bursting with Mediterranean character, Sicily is a world away from Italy’s big northern cities. Yet, the charismatic island layered with millennia of history is easily reached on direct trains from Rome to Sicily. Traveling from Rome to Sicily by train is a long journey. But sleeper services and adapted rail ferries make it a true […]
Rome to Pisa by Train
Although Pisa sits at the northern end of Tuscany, the high-speed journey from Rome to Pisa by train takes under 2 ½ hours. It is ideal for day trips, although Pisa merits more time. The small city with a world-famous tower is a compelling destination. A vibrant university town backdropped by architectural marvels. The Leaning […]
Paris to Bayeux & D-Day Beaches by Train
For most Americans, visiting the D-Day landing beaches and memorials to the soldiers who gave their lives in 1944 is a high point of any trip to France. The French government and local residents carefully preserve the memory of those who fought to liberate their country. There are many poignant and moving sites to visit. […]
Rome to Siena by Train
Traveling from Rome to Tuscany by train encourages explorers to ditch the car and relish a stunning landscape as they’re speedily transported around the seductive region. The journey from Rome to Siena is straight up as the crow flies. From Rome’s main terminus, Termini Rail Station, travelers can take a high-speed train to Florence and […]
Paris to Dinan & Brest by Train
West of Normandy is another jewel in France’s tourist crown, Brittany. The former Celtic nation has a remarkable history, its own language, and an unquenchable rebellious spirit. Bretagne (Breton: Breizh) is a land of contrasts. The region is made up of five “départements” in its north and west, including Côtes-d’Armor and Finistère, and the department […]