Interrail: 6,379Km and 13 Countries over 7 weeks
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- The author and spouse embarked on a 7-week Interrail trip covering 6,379 km and 13 countries, using a 15-travel-day pass over 2 months, after a more intense 30-day trip the previous year.
- Key experiences included issues with train delays, refund complexities, occasional access to lounges despite restrictions, varied onboard amenities (e.g., vegan options, WiFi, seating), and ferry travel with Interrail discounts.
- Practical tips highlighted: using RealTimeTrains for platform info, booking vegan meals in advance, dealing with ticket inspections, and navigating disruptions like train failures or crowded connections.
- The trip involved multiple legs across Europe (e.g., London to Brussels, Hamburg to Copenhagen, Oslo to Stockholm, Helsinki to Tallinn, Warsaw to Berlin), with reflections on the balance between planned travel and spontaneity.
- Overall, Interrail is praised for being relaxing, city-center convenient, and eco-friendly, though it can be exhausting; future plans may involve combining trains with flights or longer stays in single countries.