Eurostar wins, LNER feeds you, and the sleeper seat isn’t a vibeThis last part is the nuts and bolts I wish someone had handed me before I left. I’ll keep it straight, just like I’d tell you over lunch. Eurostar: love

Rides and food in Hyde Park, a clean loop through the lights, and a day trip that lands just rightI landed in London ready for rides and snacks and ended up with a night that moved perfectly. Then I hopped

Capital of Christmas energy, Parisian sparkle, and a full-on Disney holiday nightI crossed from Germany into France already buzzing, but Strasbourg turned the volume up in the best way. After that, Paris gave me the city-glow version of Christmas markets,

Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt (plus Phantasialand Wintertraum)I kicked off my 17-day run in Germany because this is where Christmas markets feel baked into the streets. Berlin gave me range in one city, Cologne brought big vibes and a standout LGBTQ market,