About
Who writes The Slow Travel Express?
Hi, I’m Astrid the person behind The Slow Travel Express, and I firmly believe that the railways are the best way to discover Europe.
I’ve always been passionate about trains and public transport, to the extent that I’ve never owned a car.
Throughout my life, I’ve relied on public transport, whether commuting to work or university back in the Netherlands.
So when my partner and I decided to move to Italy in 2025, being near transport options was our top priority.
In recent years, I’ve increasingly embraced rail travel for international trips and holidays.
At some point, I simply decided that if I didn’t have to, I would avoid short flights in Europe.
Not only is train travel much more enjoyable, it’s also way more environmentally friendly. In this blog I aim to show you just how easy it is to do this yourself!
Things you will be able to find on The Slow Travel Express include:
- Cities you may not have considered visiting
- Where to find the best vegan food
- Day trips that are worth your time
- Full itineraries for the train trip of your dreams
- The best hiking trails for different levels
- How to navigate different railway operators and ticketing systems
Of course each and every destination will be accessible by public transport.
Nowadays it is also worth noting that all my posts are written by me, a human being.
No generative AI is used to write content.
I write about places I’ve been to myself, foods I have enjoyed and things I loved seeing.
Nice to meet you!