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China: what high-speed trains are really like — my test

China: what high-speed trains are really like — my test

by Jacques | 7,May,2026 | By train or by sea

The first article in my investigation into Chinese trains: my feedback after my daytime high-speed journeys.

Train Travel in China: Complete Guide (Experience, Tips, Model)

Train Travel in China: Complete Guide (Experience, Tips, Model)

by Jacques | 7,May,2026 | By train or by sea

Why I traveled 11,000 km by train in China: behind the scenes of the investigation and introduction to the four articles in this series.

Paris–Berlin night train: what is European Sleeper really worth?

Paris–Berlin night train: what is European Sleeper really worth?

by Jacques | 8,Apr,2026 | By train or by sea

Paris–Berlin night train: my review of European Sleeper. Comfort, cabins, prices: a promising experience, but still room for improvement.

Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | By train or by sea

Discover our day-by-day Queen Mary 2 crossing between Southampton and New York — itinerary, practical tips, and onboard experiences

Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | By train or by sea

Travelogue from Paris to Portsmouth via Le Havre, with practical tips to enjoy the Channel crossing and visit the cities

Berlin–Paris Night Train: Why the Nightjet Was Discontinued

Berlin–Paris Night Train: Why the Nightjet Was Discontinued

by Jacques | 1,Nov,2025 | By train or by sea

I tested the Nightjet between Berlin and Paris. A full experience review and an explanation for the disappearance of this European night train.

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