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There are some places that stay with you long after you’ve left, and for me, Montreux is one of them. It’s a destination I find myself returning to time and again, and one I love sending our Trip Me Up clients to. Effortlessly reached by rail, it’s the kind of place that feels like it was made for slow, scenic journeys. Set on the shores of Lake Geneva, Montreux has a gentle, almost cinematic beauty. Think shimmering water, mountain backdrops, and a promenade that invites you

One of the greatest joys of travel is discovering a destination through the people who know it best and enjoying a complete experience. Alongside the holidays we create, we can also arrange special local tours in the destinations you visit . These experiences are run by trusted, small independent companies  we carefully select for their quality, authenticity, and personal touch. In this blog, we’re highlighting two of our favourite partners who offer personal and unique optio

Part 5 Food and exploring the focus as our family train trip continues with a dash around the beautiful capital cities of Budapest and...

Part 4 Boarding the sleeper from Bucharest to Budapest for the second leg of our train adventure from Istanbul to the UK with two...

Part 3 We wanted a train adventure - and the Bosphorus Express sleeper train from Istanbul to Bucharest provides it. Just don't ask what...

Part 2 The first leg of our train journey from Istanbul to London begins with the Bosphorus Express from Halkali Station in two days'...

Part 1 As we wave goodbye to our friends after a chilled-out week in the lovely town of Dalyan on Turkiye’s south-west coast, spent...

1 Adventure Train journeys and adventure go together like strawberries and cream. They're magical, they're mysterious, they're romantic...