Thalys
Taking the train to Amsterdam
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
I can’t think of a better place to start any trip than London St Pancras. Since its redevelopment in 2007 It has not only become one of the most iconic railways stations around the world but is also one of the most impressive buildings in London and well worth a visit even if you weren’t catching a train like I was.
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Amsterdam, Cologne and Luxembourg via the Mosel Valley
Monday, August 15th, 2011
I had a hectic schedule for this trip, beginning with a 7:30 Eurostar from London and a follow on Thalys at 11:50 to Amsterdam. The Thalys train shortens the journey to Amsterdam by an hour and in my experience it is certainly worth the additional cost. Not only do you arrive in Amsterdam faster, but the train is very comfortable. The cost of an upgrade to first is also very affordable, and comes with lounge access (after signing up for a free membership) and a meal.
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Matt Visits Cologne, Munich and Budapest
Friday, June 10th, 2011
Faced with the lengthy prospect of travel to the Czech Republic and Hungary by train, , I knew that I wanted to incorporate some stop offs en route, both to break my journey and to visit some new places to broaden my horizons.
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First Class Adventures in Europe!
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
On a recent trip to Amsterdam via Belgium, I decided to live a little and splash some cash on first class travel for my Thalys connections from Belgium to Amsterdam. So off I set on the Eursostar to Brussels, and with a short wait in the exclusive Thalys Lounge at Gare Du Midi in Brussels, soon I was being ushered off to my platform keen to experience first class travel.
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