Rails, Ales & Old Towns: The Europe Travel Podcast

Scott is joined by Matt Floret, the founder of Food Lover Tour, to talk about all the great things to eat, drink, and do in Barcelona, Spain. Matt serves up his personal recommendations of restaurants, bars, and places to avoid the crowds and also suggests some lesser-known things to do in the city. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep21.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson. 

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. 
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Show notes & links to all places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep20.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson.

Scott is joined by Joel Hedman, a Stockholm tour guide and beer judge to talk about what makes his hometown such a great place to visit. Joel recommends his favorite beer bars in the city (with an emphasis on the cool Södermalm neighborhood) before talking about post-bar snacks and all the other great things to do in Stockholm, like visiting famous sights like the Vasa Museum & offbeat attractions, taking day trips to the local islands and taking part in Swedish festivals. Plus much more. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep19.
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Scott is joined by Lukáš Vondra, founder of Prague Beer Guides, to talk about the beer culture in the Czech capital and some of the best off-the-beaten-path things to do and see in the city. Lukáš also talks about what it's like guiding visitors around Prague, recommends some of his favorite pubs and tells us what food to eat while drinking Czech pilsner. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep18.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson. 

Scott welcomes back longtime friend, world traveler & former travel writer Adam Seper for a full account of his recent trip to Croatia. Adam and his family visited multiple islands in addition to Plitvice Lakes National Park, and on the show, Adam offers up some advice you'll want to know if you're considering a trip to Croatia.
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep17.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson.

Scott is joined by travel writer Rory Moulton to talk about The Luberon Loop, which is his custom guide to walking one of France's most wonderful regions.
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep16.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson. 

Rail is by far the best way to see Europe, and the best way to experience Europe by rail is with a Eurail pass (Interrail pass). In this episode, Scott is joined by Hugo Van Vondelen from Eurail to discuss what makes the legendary rail pass unique while sharing plenty of tips and tales of riding the rails. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://railsalesoldtowns.com/ep15
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Theme music by Stu Wilson. 

Scott chats with Franz D. Hofer, an expert on German beer culture, about the charm of the beer gardens in Germany's Bavaria region and why they are so much more than just a place to have a beer. Franz gives a quick history lesson of these heavenly al fresco drinking spots before serving up tips on some of the best beer gardens to see during your next trip. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep14
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Theme music by Stu Wilson. 

Scott is joined by Neil Robinson, comedian and co-founder of canal boat tour company Those Dam Boat Guys to talk about why Amsterdam is such an awesome city. Neil gives his local advice for visiting, including tips on waterside bars, under-the-radar attractions and food to try. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep13.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson. 
 

Scott is joined by travel writer Joana Taborda to talk about the fun of exploring her home country of Portugal by rail and to discuss some of her favorite Portuguese travel destinations. Then, Joana shares some tips for making the most of your time in Lisbon, including advice on craft breweries, scenic overlooks and the best month to visit. 
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Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep12.
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Theme music by Stu Wilson.