About 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.

When my spouse 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, but it’s also way more environmentally friendly.

In this blog I aim to show you just how easy it is to do this yourself!

Taking away the uncertainty about how best to buy tickets, as well as showing you the best cities in Europe you may not have thought of visiting.

By providing you with hands-on advice and inspiration for your very own, I hope to inspire you to discover even more places yourself!

Nice to meet you!