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Great Railway Journeys of Europe

About.com Rating 4.5

From Martha Bakerjian, About.com Guest

The Bottom Line

This is a great book for the train buff, armchair train traveler, and especially anyone planning to travel by train in Europe.
Pros
  • Beautiful color photos
  • Great suggestions for Scenic Journeys
  • Covers all of Europe by country
Cons
  • Book is heavy to carry around
  • Detailed maps are somewhat hard to read

Description

  • The first section is an interesting history of train travel in Europe.
  • The front cover suggests trips by highlights, luxury, mountain railways, and narrow gauge lines.
  • Each country has a map, descriptions of main routes, and a section on museum and heritage lines.
  • Sidebars give essential information, star attractions in destination cities, and interesting facts.
  • Final section covers rail travel basics, facts and recommended hotels by country, and travel tips.

Guide Review - Great Railway Journeys of Europe

Insight Guides, in collaboration with Discovery Channel, has published a series of unusual travel books combining factual information, practical information, and great photos. Great Railway Journeys of Europe is one of these books. Though it may not be a practical guide to carry around, it is a good resource when planning your trip. I would use this book in conjunction with a large European train map, such as a Eurail map, to make planning easier. Then leave the book at home and take the map, marking the routes I want to cover. It would also make a good gift for anyone who enjoys train travel, even if its just armchair travel!
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