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20. Crowded Platforms and Window Seats: One Family's European Rail Adventure

20. Crowded Platforms and Window Seats: One Family's European Rail Adventure

Update: 2025-04-09
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Scott is joined by Judy Yorke, author of Crowded Platforms and Window Seats, to discuss the fantastic family Interrail (Eurail) trip that inspired her book. In addition, they chat at length about the all-around magic of European rail travel, and Judy dishes out advice for families looking to follow in her footsteps. 


Show notes & links to all places discussed can be found here: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep20.


Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more Europe travel inspiration.


Theme music by Stu Wilson.

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20. Crowded Platforms and Window Seats: One Family's European Rail Adventure

20. Crowded Platforms and Window Seats: One Family's European Rail Adventure

Scott Hartbeck