Travel Reference
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Trains
A major mistake Americans make is relating public transportation in Europe to the pathetic
public transportation they're used to at home. By rail, you'll have Europe by the tail. While
many people simply buy tickets as they go (“point to point”), the various train passes give
you the simplicity of ticket-free, nearly unlimited travel, and depending on how many trips
you do, often offer a savings over regular point-to-point tickets. Fast, long-distance, interna-
tional, or overnight trains are more likely to require reservations at some point before board-
ing; you can make your more critical reservations from home.
