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25. Europe by Rail: The Book, Its Author and a Continent Full of Adventures

25. Europe by Rail: The Book, Its Author and a Continent Full of Adventures

Update: 2025-07-31
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This one’s for the rail travel lovers, as Scott is joined by Nicky Gardner, lead author of Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide, to talk about her book, favorite train routes, the advantages of slowing down to savor Europe, and the mystique of Eurail (Interrail) passes. Plus much more.


Show notes and links to places discussed can be found here: 


https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep25


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Theme music by Stu Wilson.

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25. Europe by Rail: The Book, Its Author and a Continent Full of Adventures

25. Europe by Rail: The Book, Its Author and a Continent Full of Adventures

Scott Hartbeck