Day 5 – Train, Train and Train Again.
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Day 5 – Train, Train and Train Again.

Today was my opportunity to experience three different trains: first the Eurostar from London through the Chunnel to Brussels, then a high-speed Thalys from Brussels to Cologne, and finally a German ICE (Inter-City Express) from there to Berlin. I’ve ridden a Eurostar train several years ago and my first impression when stepping on board this…

A Missed Connection Can Mean BIG Problems
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A Missed Connection Can Mean BIG Problems

Transferring from one train to another is quick and easy in Europe. The last time we were in France, we had three-minute connection between trains. I think it was in Dijon. Three minutes! I was worried, but when we pulled into the station, the other train was waiting right across the platform. We made the…