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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 | By train or by sea

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 | By train or by sea

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

I worked on international night trains in the 1980s

I worked on international night trains in the 1980s

by Jacques | 10,Apr,2025 | By train or by sea

In the 1980s, I was an attendant on night trains. Here is my account of my international travels in Europe – Part 2

I worked on night trains in France in the 80s.

I worked on night trains in France in the 80s.

by Jacques | 10,Apr,2025 | By train or by sea

In the 80s, I was a night train attendant. Here’s my account of my travels in France – Part 1

Cruise Aboard Renaissance: From Naples to Marseille

Cruise Aboard Renaissance: From Naples to Marseille

by Jacques | 14,Feb,2025 | By train or by sea

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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