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29 August 2021
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5 of the most beautiful train journeys through Europe you'll ever take

In no hurry to reach your next destination? Then traveling by train is a great way to get in absolute chill mode. Plus, you'll at least get to experience some of the scenery. The following train journeys take you past the most beautiful spots on our continent and are therefore included in our top 5 European train journeys that we've compiled. Bucket list stand.

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PUUR JONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer. Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese. I spent the entire evening reading and browsing. WHAT A BOOK. What stories. WHAT AN ODE. Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being. Everything is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 at your local bookstore (and online) 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆? @eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember. Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤 Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here! 📍 Eetcafé de Reiger Jordaan, Amsterdam City Center Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam. And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
A grandma's cookbook. Three Michelin stars. And a beautiful 70s villa in a quiet neighborhood in Bangkok, where you are welcomed as if you were at the chefs' home. The Sühring brothers don't cook based on trends; they cook based on memories. Of their grandmother's farm, of the flavors of their youth in Germany, and of techniques passed down through generations. @relaischateaux invited me to experience Sühring during a solo lunch, and this is truly my ultimate definition of culinary self-care. This was a surprising afternoon in Bangkok, where I ate the best German food I have ever tasted. And that in a city where I normally avoid European restaurants. Well, for @restaurant_suhring, you really want to make that exception. Signature dishes that I still think back to regularly? 🍴 Labskaus with caviar 🍴 Enleta waffle with Pfalz vinegar 🍴 Game pâté 🍴 Dry-aged Duck TIP: When you go to Sühring, reserve seats at the kitchen bar so you have a view of the chefs at work! Follow @yourlbb for more tips you can trust. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #prinvited #bangkok #michelin #relaischateaux In this reels, I take you along for fine dining in Bangkok at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Sühring.
This is one of the best free outings in the spring! Did you know that you can gather (or pick, for the connoisseurs 😉) oysters yourself at various locations in the Netherlands? I’m in Zeeland for a bit this weekend, and if we can make it, we’ll go again. 📍In this video, I show you where you can fill your bucket. Comment *oester* for the comprehensive guide with all the details about all 8 locations + handy tips and rules. Important to know: – Max. 10 kilos per person (≈ 1 bucket) – For personal use only – Do not scoop or scrape the seabed – Go at low tide Handy things to bring: Bucket, screwdriver, boots, work gloves, tea towel, clean clothes, and garbage bags (for the oysters *and* dirty clothes). And of course: bring an oyster knife, lemon, and champagne too 🍋🥂 Because you’ll want to taste something right away, won’t you! The oyster season runs from September to about April / early May, so now that the water isn't so cold, this is the perfect outing. In the full guide, I share exactly where you can easily find them, without much effort. Comment oyster and I'll send it to you right away! Who do you want to go oyster gathering with soon? ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 These are those few magical weeks each year when the city suddenly feels different. Everything is in bloom and all you want to do is be outside. Coffee to-go in hand, and just head out as soon as the sun shows up. 📍 Bloesempark – Amsterdamse Bos (the classic, yes it gets busy, but totally worth it) 📍 Rijksmuseum 📍 Fruit Garden of West 📍 Westerpark 📍 Jozef Israëlskade 📍 WG site 📍 Nelson Mandelapark 📍 Bos en Lommerplantsoen 📍Amstelpark By mid-April most of the sakura will already be gone, so if you want to catch it: this is your moment. I'll definitely be doing a few more rounds before it's over. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck _______________________________________________ 🌸 Discover the best places to spot cherry blossom in Amsterdam and enjoy the sakura in full bloom. 🌸

5 Bucket List Train Journeys Through Europe

Dream now, travel later! The anticipation of planning a unique trip is half the battle, after all. It's also always fun to combine these unique train journeys through Europe with a city break for the perfect mix of urban and natural surroundings in one trip.

 | TIP: via NS International You can buy train tickets to many international destinations in Europe. Great for a city trip! View all destinations here >>

The West Highland Line, from Glasgow to Mallaig

This train journey through Scotland takes you through valleys and mountains, past wild heathlands and rivers, where no one (or building) is in sight. Towards the end, you'll pass one of the most recognizable sights in the world: the Glenfinnan Viaduct at Loch Shiel, where Harry Potter and his friends board the Hogwarts Express.

Glenfinnan Scotland

The Douro Valley Railway, Portugal

This three-hour journey takes you to the Portuguese wine country, where the grapes are harvested. The historic steam locomotive zips along the Douro River from Régua, through Pinhão, to Tua, and back again. Throughout the journey, musicians strum guitars and play accordions. A classic case of "it's not about the destination, it's about the journey."

Do you not only want to cross the valley, but also stay there for a night? Book a hotel with a magnificent view of the Douro Valley. Such as the affordable Quinta Do Bosque.

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Douro Valley, Portugal

The Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz, Switzerland

From the large windows of this Glacier Express, you have a fantastic view of the alpine meadows you pass through. During the eight-hour journey through Switzerland you will pass impressive mountain passes such as the Valais, Uri and Graubünden, but also the Rhine Gap and the sheltered Rhône Glacier.

Want to experience the Glacier Express yourself? Or are you considering a train trip to Basel, Bern, or Zurich? Discover it here. range of train journeys to and from Switzerland from NS International.

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The Rauma Railway, from Åndalsnes to Dombås, Norway

In just 100 minutes you will learn the versatility of this ride Norway From the forests and fjords to the mountains and lakes, the river meanders past snow-capped spruce peaks in winter, and if you look closely, you'll see a waterfall here and there.

Want to recharge your batteries in the Norwegian countryside? Book a room at Villa Haudalan in Åndalsnes. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and close to the famous Vermafossen waterfall.

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The railway along Cinque Terre, Italy

There's no better way to explore the five Ligurian villages than by train from Levanto to La Spezia. Each stop—Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—is separated by exactly four minutes. As you travel past lemon groves, you can hear the sea lapping against the rocks. Life is beautiful.

Would you like to travel to Italy by train yourself? Discover the train travel to and through Italy via NS International.

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Cinque Terre, Italy

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