I've spent 160 hours traveling by train. It's the best mode of transportation for 4 simple reasons.

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Left: The author in front of a blue train with a red stripe. Right: The author sits with her knees up in a train bed with blue cushions behind her and a window on the left.
Business Insider's reporter prefers traveling by train over any other mode of transportation.

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Disappointing photos show what it was really like to visit the Colosseum in Rome

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Expectation vs reality of visiting the Colosseum in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected a less crowded experience at the Colosseum.

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I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.

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A couple smiles in front of a grassy field with a path leading to homes and mountains in the background. The sky is blue with clouds
Business Insider's reporter traveled to six European cities, and her favorite destination was a small town outside of Zurich, Switzerland.

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I went to Québec City and felt like I'd jetted off to Europe without leaving North America

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Insider's reporter visited Europe and Québec City. She found that the two destinations had a lot in common.
Business Insider's reporter visited Europe and Québec City. She found that the two destinations had a lot in common.

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I booked the cheapest accommodation on an overnight train in Europe. I'll never do it again.

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Insider's reporter got no sleep in a couchette on an overnight train through Europe.
Business Insider's reporter took an overnight train through Europe.

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I paid $1 to see Zurich from a train that's been around for 130 years. It was unlike any railway I've taken.

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Left: A red elevated railway car, Polybahn, stopped at a station with trees in the background. Right: A view of a railway leading to a building with blue skies
The Polybahn in Zurich is a train that runs on a steep incline. It's also known as a funicular.

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What to pack to help you sleep on overnight trains, from someone who has spent 120 hours on them

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Left: A navy blue sleeper train parked ar a platform with an opened door at night. Right: The author lies in bed wearing a tan sleep mask over her eyes.
Business Insider's reporter has a lot of experience sleeping on overnight trains.

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