I've taken the train a few times in Europe, mostly for short trips and I've decided this is the way to travel. After a trip to Berlin on a Deutsche Bahn ICE train, I came up with a few reasons for why train travel is so great.
1. Traffic-there is none! We traveled from Mannheim to Berlin in a quick 5 hours with no traffic jams, construction tie-ups, or stop lights.
2. Leg room-There was plenty of leg room for our long legs. We sat back, stretched out, and relaxed the whole way.
3. Reading-I can't read in the car, but I had no problems on train. I sat back with my new magazines and book and was able to enjoy the passing time.
4. Peace-not one argument about where to turn, which exit to take, or the best parking spot.
5. Green-We didn't have to fill up with gas. Public transportation is a more "green" way to travel.
6. Time-The trains were on time, quick, and efficient.
7. Parking-can be avoided! Parking can be expensive and a garages much too small. Traveling by train takes you into the heart of the city without trying to find a legal spot for the car.
If you're in Europe, I would recommend taking advantage of the trains to travel between cities.
Originally posted on my private blog.
Originally posted on my private blog.
I am COMPLETELY IN AGREEMENT WITH YOU about European trains!@ I love them.
ReplyDeleteLove.
Love.
LOVE THEM!!!
We just took them to see Pompeii.
And before that to Florence.
And next week we're taking them to Arezzo & Cortona.
They're in my budget, which is small, but I actually like them SO MUCH BETTER than driving and flying!!!
Please, if you get a chance, stop by my blog to leave a comment on my first giveaway for a chance to win. Thank you!!!
Hugs,
Lana