Rails, Ales & Old Towns Europe Travel Podcast
Tips for Great Europe Trips
Scott is joined by travel writer Joana Taborda to talk about the fun of exploring her home country of Portugal by rail and to discuss some of her favorite Portuguese travel destinations. Then, Joana shares some tips for making the most of your time in Lisbon, including advice on craft breweries, scenic overlooks and the …
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Scott is joined by Gábor Bánfalvi from Taste Hungary for a fun dive into the Hungarian wine scene. After a whirlwind tour of some of Hungary’s best wine regions and grapes, Gábor gives some personal tips for experiencing the capital Budapest. A few of the places that came up on the show: Taste Hungary Tokaj …
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Whatever you do, don’t skip Belgium! Scott is joined by Stu Stuart (founder of Belgian Beer Me! Tours) to talk about why Belgium is such a sensational European destination. Stu shares personal Belgium travel tips, including advice on beer cafes in Bruges & frites in Ghent, and stories from his years of leading beer pilgrims …
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Scott is joined by Kenny Dunn, founder of Eating Europe food tours, for a food-focused chat about Rome featuring plenty of personal recommendations and advice on pizza, coffee and late-night bites. Kenny also suggests some of his favorite lesser-known things to see and do in the city. Places that came up on the show: Eating …
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Scott talks with Claudia Neumann (Director of Corporate Communications at Visit Cologne) during the lead-up to the city’s famous Carnival celebrations about why Cologne might just be Germany’s most underrated big city. A few of the places that came up on the episode: Visit Cologne Rhine Garden Beer Garden Schwimmbad Beer Garden (Former Swimming Pool) …
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Learn tips from locals that will help you discover a hidden side of Venice and leave the crowds behind. First, Scott speaks with Lucrezia Della Sala of Secret Venice Tours for a run-down on unique things to do in the city (including tips on food & drink). Then, Elena Almansi of Row Venice joins the …
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Scott is joined by longtime friend Chris Kramer for a full recount & review of his recent trip to Greece, an adventure that included stops in Athens, The Peloponnese, Crete and Santorini. A few things that came up on the show: Underflow Records in Athens The Old Tavern of Psarras – rooftop restaurant in Athens …
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Scott and co-founder of Vacations By Rail Todd Powell talk about the many reasons why seeing Europe by train is such a magnificent travel experience. Todd chooses his dream European trip. A few of the topics that came up during the show: Vacations By Rail Switzerland Tourism Zurich Hauptbahnhof Milano Centrale Train Station Panino Guisto …
Whet your appetite for a trip to Seville. Scott chats with Baptiste Rogé of Food Lover Tour in Andalucia about all that makes this Spanish city so special. Baptiste chooses his dream European trip. A few of the things that came up on the show: Food Lover Tour Antigua Casa Diego – our “local” spot …
Get to know one of Europe’s true hidden gems: Graz Austria. Scott is joined by Sigrid Alber, a tour guide who has been showing travelers around the city for over 30 years. Sigrid chooses her dream trip to Europe. A few of the places that came up on the show: Graz, Austria Tourism Website Kunsthaus …
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