TALES FROM THE INTERRAILS - RELATED WEB LINKS
Here you can find a selection of links to sites that
may be of interest. I intend to keep this list reasonably short, so
please don't send requests for links to pages that have little or no
relevance to my travel stories. I may consider additions to other closely
related websites.
RAIL TRAVEL SITES:
| Inter
Rail |
The official Inter Rail
site, containing details on passes, zones, special offers, trip
planning, tourist attractions, links and much more. |
| trainseurope |
Gives expert advice and can issue
tickets, seat, couchette and sleeper reservations on almost all
European trains. Also deals in rail passes, car rental, ferries
etc. |
| Rail
Pass Direct |
UK-based site, part of
the Thomas Cook Group, and specializing in Inter Rail passes only,
not other types of rail pass. Secure online ordering for UK and
Europe citizens. |
| Europrail
International |
North American Eurail and Britrail
Source, with secure online ordering, schedules, fares and travel
info. |
| InterRailer.com |
Information in several languages
about all aspects of Interrailing: tickets, zones, tips on preparation
and interactive forums etc. |
| ricksteves.com |
Home of Rick Steves' Europe Through
The Back Door and other publications from this long-established
travel writer. Includes info on rail passes. |
| Tame's
Tales |
Personal site of a frequent
traveller. This link takes you to a page about an Interrail trip
around Europe with a broken collar bone. |
OTHER TRAVEL SITES:
| Thomas
Cook Publishing |
Publishers of the European
and Overseas Rail Timetables, rail maps, guides and other specialist
rail traveller info. |
| International
Youth Hostel Federation |
Contains links to national youth
hostel association sites, info on special offers and more. Well
worth joining if travelling on a budget. |
| Transmanche
Ferries |
French ferry service
running all year round between Newhaven and Dieppe. A nice alternative
route to the heaving masses on the Dover-Calais crossing. |
| Transmediterranea |
Ferries to Morocco from Algeciras.
Information on several Mediterranean routes including Ceuta and
Tangiers. Online booking available. |
| Luxembourg
City Tourist Office |
Includes information
on the city Casemates and other attractions of the capital. |
| Maastricht
Tourist Office |
Includes information on the caves
of Mount St. Pieter and other regional attractions. |
| Office
du Tourisme Tournai |
Includes information on le Beffroi,
the cathedral and other attractions in this pleasant Belgian city. |
| stumpie.com |
If you don't fancy taking the train,
get on your bike! The travels section of this personal site includes
a diary of a European bicycle trip, and was a small inspiration
for doing my own site. |
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