I paid $560 for a 7-day Eurail pass to country hop by train in Europe. I took 8 rides between 6 cities and it was so much better than flying.

Not only were trains cheaper than flying, but overall, I found them to be more comfortable. With Eurail, I could afford to ride in first and business class in large, plush seats. Those cabins were too expensive for me on a plane.

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