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Rail vs. Short Flights in Europe: Time, Cost & Stress Compared
(5 minute read)
Rail or short flight for your next European hop? Stop comparing timetables and start doing door-to-door math. This clear guide covers time rules of thumb, hidden baggage and transfer fees, stress factors, and a simple worksheet to decide what really wins.
An Honest Ranking of European Airports, Based on Vibes and Chaos
(4 minute read)
Forget efficiency rankings. This unapologetically subjective list grades Europe’s biggest airports by vibes and emotional damage, from Zurich’s spa-like calm to CDG’s existential maze and Heathrow’s corporate purgatory. See where your usual hub lands, and plan your next connection accordingly.
Manual Labor: Road Tripping in Europe
(7 minute read)
Dreaming of a European road trip but nervous about roundabouts, tolls, and surprise fines? This practical guide covers route planning, licenses and IDPs, insurance, low-emission zones and Italian ZTLs, fuel and vignettes, plus etiquette and safety tips so you can wander confidently and enjoy the scenic detours.
Tripologiste’s Training Guide For French Train Travel
(8 minute read)
Want to glide across France like a local? This practical French train playbook demystifies TGV vs TER, OUIGO deals, rail passes, seat reservations, and ticket validation. Get connection buffers, luggage and snack tips, plus tools like Trainline so your rail day feels effortless.
Cycling Through the City of Lights
(4 minute read)
Paris by bike is equal parts cinematic and chaotic. After three days and 60 kilometers on Vélib’, Jonas shares how to rent, choose e-bikes, survive pedestrians and traffic, and end each ride with a perfect park apéro. Practical tips, honest quirks, big payoff.
Beautiful Chaos in Corsica: The Prototype
(12 minute read)
Two friends, one island, and barely a plan. An overnight ferry, mountain festivals, livestock-clogged roads, a heat-struck hike, and a scraped car that ends in Texas small talk. This Corsica misadventure became the Tripologiste prototype for travel that leaves room for surprise.