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Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

by Jacques | 2,Jan,2026 | Europe, United Kingdom

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

The Espresso Riviera Rome – Marseille: a Vintage Train to Experience

The Espresso Riviera Rome – Marseille: a Vintage Train to Experience

by Jacques | 10,Sep,2025 | Europe, Italy

I experienced the fantastic Expresso Riviera, the vintage luxury train from Marseille to Rome, which is returning in summer 2026!

Return from Scotland to Paris by Train and Ferry via Amsterdam

Return from Scotland to Paris by Train and Ferry via Amsterdam

by Jacques | 3,Jun,2025 | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom

Travel from Edinburgh to Paris differently: first-class train, overnight ferry crossing for a mini-cruise between Newcastle and Amsterdam.

Skye, Highlands by Train and Edinburgh: the Best of Scotland

Skye, Highlands by Train and Edinburgh: the Best of Scotland

by Jacques | 3,Jun,2025 | Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom

Discovering Scotland between the magnificent landscapes of the Isle of Skye, a spectacular train journey, and the historic charm of Edinburgh.

Paris to Scotland by train: my journey on Eurostar & Caledonian Sleeper

Paris to Scotland by train: my journey on Eurostar & Caledonian Sleeper

by Jacques | 3,Jun,2025 | Europe, United Kingdom

Paris to the Isle of Skye by train: my journey on Eurostar and the Caledonian Sleeper, between breathtaking landscapes, real-life experiences and practical tips.

Cruise Aboard Renaissance: From Naples to Marseille

Cruise Aboard Renaissance: From Naples to Marseille

by Jacques | 14,Feb,2025 | Europe, Italy

A cruise? Never! That’s what I thought, until I discovered another way to travel aboard Renaissance: an experience that aims to be retro, focused on the sea and port calls.

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