by Routes Beyond Tim | Dec 3, 2021 | Best Train Rides, Europe
Cobh Originally called simply Cove, the town became Queenstown during British rule but now it is know as the Irish version of Cove, Cobh. The train service from Cork to Cobh runs every hour and takes around 25 scenic minutes. Cobh has become notorious as it was the...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Dec 2, 2021 | Best Train Rides, Europe
Dublin's DART An Easy Way To See Dublin Bay & More The map below shows all of Dublin’s rail network. The DART is shown in green. Starting a few minutes north east of Dublin’s central area is the lively, socialable fishing town of Howth. The DART has 2...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Mar 21, 2020 | Europe
Contender for the Prettiest City in Europe Over the years I’d learnt about Gdansk (or the Free State of Danzig as it was in the years between the two World Wars) and was curious to see more. My research began to indicate that to visit all the interesting sights,...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Mar 11, 2020 | Best Train Rides, Europe
Above: Dresden Panometer 1945 Air Raid & Insets Karlovy Vary & Thermal Springs. Lwr Left : King Charles Bridge and Castle, Prague Off Peak PragueIt was 30 years since I was last in Prague, a short while after the border opened following the collapse of the...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Feb 2, 2020 | Europe, Opinion
It is going to be a long path. On this Brexit Day…. My View has remained unchanged ever since the untimely and ill understood Referendum. Economic reviews have really not changed. Obviously. The United Kingdom (and there remains a risk to that name in the future...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Nov 5, 2019 | Europe, Travel Ideas
; Beyond AmsterdamCanals – Windmills – Bicycles – Rembrant – The Pilgrim Fathers –Classic Dutch Architecture –Museums Once you have had enough of the frantic, crowded, often overwhelmed, but still interesting Amsterdam, why not visit one of the several other nearby...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Aug 22, 2019 | Europe
Linger Longer, and See More at Fewer SightsSomewhat surprisingly, in these security conscious days, there are reasonably priced, unsupervised Left Luggage Lockers right in the station. So having deposited bags and armed with a map and the bus, subway and tram...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Aug 13, 2019 | Europe
Thank You Russia! Finnish Railways have a wide gauge. The railways in Finland were built in the 19th Century when Finland was a Grand Duchy of Russia and one positive consequence is that they use a wider gauge than most of the rest of Europe, meaning that, indeed,...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Aug 3, 2019 | Europe
Kingston upon Hull Whenever, Hull cropped up in conversation, my Yorkshire born father always chuckled and chirped “Hull, Hell and Halifax!”. A time worn phrase that reflected the classic image of the time, of the industrial powerhouses of Northern England. Hull...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Jul 24, 2019 | Europe
FollowFollow The Backroads of England England is a densely populated nation and it can seem very challenging to find those ‘routes beyond’, with interesting sights and history, interspersed with peaceful sce nery. If you take to England’s narrow canals network you...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Jul 21, 2019 | Europe
Ypres FollowFollow Before You Go brush up on what led to World War I! I read The SleepWalkers by Christopher Clark consider booking into or taking a private tour of the various battlefields and cemetaries in the area plan to allow 2 to 3 days to see the main sights...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Jul 2, 2019 | Europe, Opinion, Summary
Gdansk Poland, waterfront Europe: Ancient and Modern Finland Finland By Train Hull Hull Stockholm Stockholm York York Ypres Ypres Berney Arms Berney Arms Berlin Berlin Leipzig Leipzig Dessau Dessau Dresden Dresden Isle...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Jun 19, 2019 | Europe
My YorkYork Minster itself can detain you easily for half a day. It is not to be missed, crowds and all (note the ticket you purchase is actually valid for a year so break up your visits if you wish). Next the National Rail Museum (NRM), even if not a rail buff, as...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Sep 23, 2018 | Europe, Travel Ideas
Status of the IOM The Isle of Mann (IOM) is in the middle of the Irish Sea, north of Wales, between Britain and the Republic of Island. Its population of around 86,000 (although probably less than ½ are actually born on the island) are known around the world for...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Mar 29, 2018 | Europe, Travel Ideas
Before You Go Get yourself a transportation pass (S Bahn, Tram and Bus included) (I paid just 6 Euro’s for a full days travel. Fantastic, clean and easy system to use) There are also excellent value Travel Cards and Passes for Dresden that include many of the main...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Mar 28, 2018 | Europe, Travel Ideas
Junkers! Situated about half way to Leizig and an easy train ride from Berlin, Leipzig or Dresden I determined to go to Dessau. Like many you probably ask why! Junkers. The town built the WW2 Junkers planes and there is a Museum there (here) a decent but feasible...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Mar 27, 2018 | Europe, Travel Ideas
Berlin - Lest We Forget Photos taken in 1981 and then again in twentieth century. The Berlin Wall behind the Reichstag and ominous Checkpoint Charlie signage. Back in BerlinI had the good fortune to make the effort, with a couple of friends, to go to Berlin in the...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Jul 25, 2016 | Best Train Rides, Europe
FollowFollow A Berney Arms Adventure! Preparation Check weather forecast! If cold or wet you need to know as it is a very exposed area with very limited options Check the train schedule, as the service is sparse. Also if you miss your return train you may well be in...
by Routes Beyond Tim | Mar 11, 2015 | Europe, Travel Ideas
Roots of the Revolution Looking back, Leipzig was instrumental in the bringing down of the Wall. It was as early as 1982, people had been gathering at the Nikolaikirche in the centre of Leipzig every Monday to pray for concerns as daily life was getting harder and...
