The chapter discusses the experience of traveling across Europe by train and the writer's fascination with trains. They explain how they believe that in order to truly understand Europe, one needs to explore beyond the typical tourist destinations.
Which country improved the most this year? Nominations poured in from across the editorial department, and the competition was tough, but who came out on top? And our correspondent takes us on a train ride through Europe
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