Nicky Gardner is aBerlin-based writer with a particular interest in slow travel and sustainabletourism. From 2005 to 2023 she was co-editor of hidden europe magazine and she is also the Guardian’s slow travelexpert. She has long been a champion of Interrail and long-meandering railjourneys which retain a dash of spontaneity. Susanne Kries is aBerlin-based editor and consultant with a special interest in slow travel. Shehas a sharp eye for good design, and from 2005 to 2023 she was co-editor of hidden europe magazine. Susanne knows athing or two about rail travel and has worked closely with companies across theEuropean rail industry to help them enhance their customer offer.

“The book is an alluring combination of evocativewriting (“Speed soaks up detail as poppies in the fields of Flanders become ared haze”) and practical advice. Subtitled TheDefinitive Guide, it is also a history of Europe in 52 train routes..” - SimonCalder, The Independent“Europe by Rail is a book of sheer possibility,a love letter to a continent that also tells you where to buy the ring and howto get to the jeweller’s.” - Charlie Connelly, The New European“There are few people alive who have seen as much ofEurope as Nicky and Susanne. If you are preparing to hit the rails, thenconsider getting this book. If you are not going anywhere at all, then considergetting this book, too.” - Edward Schofield, Rail Guide Europe“Whether you use it vicariously, imagining trips fromthe comfort of home, or as an essential part of your travelling kit, Europeby Rail is a wonderful publication, proving that we don't have to flythousands of miles to find adventure when there's so much to see at ourdoorstep.” - Ben Jones, The RailwayMagazine “While brimming with the latest thoroughly verifiedbits of information, Europe by Railis written with genuine gusto by the people who are not only extremely fond oftravelling, but also happen to be accomplished stylists and writers.” - VitaliVitaliev, Engineering & Technology Magazine “This guide most certainly lives up to its name: it isa most definitive guide, and is packed with all the information that you willneed to plan your rail travel across the continent. Do not leave home withoutit.” - Fiona Richards, TimelessTravels