Cinque Terre

How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 16 comments

In this post we’ll cover not only how to get to Cinque Terre, but also a plethora of other information that will help you plan your visit to 5 of the most stunning villages along the Italian Riviera. For even more detailed planning information, check out our downloadable Cinque Terre Destination Guide. How to Get …

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The Mystical, Magical, Medieval Town of Sintra

by Toccara & SamPortugal, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 6 comments

Less than an hour’s train ride from the heart of Lisbon is the uniquely enchanting town of Sintra. Not only will you be enthralled by its captivating architecture, you’ll also find that you are completely mesmerized by its lush and colorful surroundings. Sintra is a must-visit destination on your visit to Portugal. Allow us to …

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Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 2 comments

Vernazza is considered by many as the most picturesque of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, along the western coast of Italy. Though the competition is steep for this objective title, each of the five villages are visually stunning and unique in their own regard. Stepping off the train in Vernazza, visitors are …

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Wengen: A Car-Free Alpine Village

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, SwitzerlandPosted on 0 comments

Opposite Lauterbrunnen on the other side of the valley sits Wengen, a car-free village in the Swiss Alps. Because Wengen is car-free (minus a few local farm and service vehicles, and electric vehicles for taxiing to and from the railway station), visitors must arrive via train from Lauterbrunnen or Gridelwald or via cable-car from Mannlichen (via Grindelwald). …

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Travel from Brussels to London by Train with Eurostar

by Toccara & SamBelgium, England, ReviewPosted on 0 comments

Looking for a relaxing way to travel from Brussels to London? Why not travel by train with Eurostar? Eurostar operates up to 9 daily services from London St Pancras International to Brussels with return fares from £69. Tickets to any Belgium station start from £79. Fastest London-Brussels journey time is 2 hours. Tickets are available …

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