Rails, Ales & Old Towns: The Europe Travel Podcast
Episodes
38. The Italian Lakes: Como, Maggiore, Iseo and More | Kathy McCabe
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy McCabe, the host of TV show Dream of Italy and founder of Dream of Italy Magazine, joins Scott for a whirlwind tour of northern Italy’s stunn...
37. Europe Travel Tales: From the 90s to Today
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Wolters, the founder of the hugely popular Wolters World YouTube channel, joins Scott to share stories and lessons from nearly 30 years of travel...
36. Irish Pints and Dublin Pubs
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Dunworth, author of A Compendium of Irish Pints, joins Scott to talk about Irish pint culture & pubs, and the traditions that make them both s...
35. A Walk Through Copenhagen, Scandinavia's Craft Beer Capital
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christoffer Hansen, founder of BeerWalks, joins Scott to explain how Copenhagen became one of the best cities for craft beer in Europe. From the brewe...
34. Nine Nights, Nine Countries, One Epic Rail Trip | Jules Brown
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Travel writer Jules Brown joins Scott to talk about the rail adventure that inspired his book Not Cool: Europe by Train in a Heatwave. Jules relives t...
33. Discover Why Saxony Is Germany’s Christmas Capital
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Wolfgang Gärtner of Saxony Tourism for a special holiday episode about what makes Saxony the true heart of German Christmas. Wolfg...
32. Marseille: A Foodie City Unlike Anywhere Else in France
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off his first visit, Scott is joined by travel and food writer Alexis Steinman to explore why Marseille is one of France’s most interesting—...
31. Why a Soccer Game Should Be on Your European Itinerary
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Paul Gerald, founder of Groundhopper Guides, to talk about the unforgettable experience of watching European soccer. They discuss P...
30. Meet European Sleeper: Europe’s Newest Night Train Company
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Chris Engelsman—co-founder of European Sleeper, Europe's newest night train service—to talk about the special experience that n...
29. Ten of the Best Bars in Europe (and What Makes Them Special)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Jack Anderton, the founder of The European Bar Guide, to talk about the magic to be found at 10 of Europe's best bars. From hidden ...
28. Glasgow, Scotland: Get There Before Everybody Else Does
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Gillian Morrison, founder of Glasgow Food & Drink Tour, for a flavorful journey through Scotland’s biggest city. In additio...
27. Interlaken: Where Swiss Traditions Meet Alpine Adventures
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Celina Finger of Interlaken Tourism to talk about this special resort in the heart of Switzerland. Celina talks about the unique hi...
26. The Best German Beer Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott welcomes back German beer expert Franz Hofer for a tour of the best beer festivals in Germany outside of Oktoberfest in Munich. Franz reveals th...
25. Europe by Rail: The Book, Its Author and a Continent Full of Adventures
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s for the rail travel lovers, as Scott is joined by Nicky Gardner, lead author of Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide, to talk about her b...
24. Brussels, Belgium: Quirky, Delicious, Underrated
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by the founder of Hungry Mary Food Tours to talk about all the delicious reasons why you should visit Brussels ... and to dissect why ...
23. Craft Beer in Paris: Paname Brewing Company
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Michael Kennedy, founder of Paname Brewing Company, to talk about his craft brewery and living in the City of Light. Michael is a l...
22. Naples, Italy Travel Report: Pizza, Pompeii & Piazzas
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by longtime friend Stu Wilson, whom he met while traveling in Europe. Scott and Stu recall the eventful night in Vienna when they beca...
21. Barcelona, Spain: How To Eat, Drink & 'Sea' the City Like a Local
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Matt Floret, the founder of Food Lover Tour, to talk about all the great things to eat, drink, and do in Barcelona, Spain. Matt ser...
20. Crowded Platforms and Window Seats: One Family's European Rail Adventure
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Judy Yorke, author of Crowded Platforms and Window Seats, to discuss the fantastic family Interrail (Eurail) trip that inspired her...
19. Stockholm, Sweden: Beer Bars, Sunken Ships & Island Trips
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Joel Hedman, a Stockholm tour guide and beer judge to talk about what makes his hometown such a great place to visit. Joel recommen...
18. Prague: Hidden Gems and Heavenly Beer Pubs
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Lukáš Vondra, founder of Prague Beer Guides, to talk about the beer culture in the Czech capital and some of the best off-the-bea...
17. Croatia Travel Report: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar & Šolta
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott welcomes back longtime friend, world traveler & former travel writer Adam Seper for a full account of his recent trip to Croatia. Adam and h...
16. The Luberon Loop: Exploring Provence, France on Foot
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by travel writer Rory Moulton to talk about The Luberon Loop, which is his custom guide to walking one of France's most wonderful regi...
15. The Eurail Pass: Rockstar of European Rail Travel
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rail is by far the best way to see Europe, and the best way to experience Europe by rail is with a Eurail pass (Interrail pass). In this episode, Scot...
14. The Great Beer Gardens of Bavaria, Germany
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott chats with Franz Hofer, an expert on German beer culture, about the charm of the beer gardens in Germany's Bavaria region and why they are so mu...
13. Amsterdam Travel Tips From a Cool Canal Boat Captain
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Neil Robinson, comedian and co-founder of canal boat tour company Those Dam Boat Guys to talk about why Amsterdam is such an awesom...
12. Travel Lisbon Like a Local & Exploring Portugal by Rail
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by travel writer Joana Taborda to talk about the fun of exploring her home country of Portugal by rail and to discuss some of her favo...
11. Budapest and Hungarian Wine Country
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Gábor Bánfalvi from Taste Hungary for a fun dive into the Hungarian wine scene. After a whirlwind tour of some of Hungary's best ...
10. Whatever You Do, Don't Skip Belgium & Belgian Beer
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Stu Stuart (founder of Belgian Beer Me! Tours) to talk about why underrated Belgium is such a sensational European destination. Stu...
9. Rome, Italy: Food & Travel Tips From a Local Expert
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by Kenny Dunn, founder of Eating Europe food tours, for a food-focused chat about Rome featuring plenty of personal recommendations an...
8. Cologne, Germany: Carnival, Kölsch Beer & Cool Neighborhoods
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott talks with Claudia Neumann (Director of Corporate Communications at Visit Cologne) during the lead-up to the city's famous Carnival celebrations...
7. Venice, Italy: How To Avoid the Crowds; Traditional Venetian Rowing
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to discover a different side of Venice and leave the crowds behind. First, Scott speaks with Lucrezia Della Sala of Secret Venice Tours for ...
6. Greece Travel Report: Athens, The Peloponnese, Crete & Santorini
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by longtime friend Chris Kramer for a full recount & review of his recent trip to Greece, an adventure that included stops in Athe...
5. The Joy of European Rail Travel
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and co-founder of Vacations By Rail Todd Powell talk about the many reasons why traveling Europe by train is such a magnificent experience. Todd...
4. Seville, Spain for Food and Drink Lovers
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whet your appetite for a trip to Seville. Scott chats with Baptiste Rogé of Food Lover Tour in Andalucia about all that makes this Spanish city so sp...
3. Graz, Austria: One of Europe’s Top Hidden Gems
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know a true hidden gem in Europe: Graz, Austria. Scott is joined by Sigrid Alber, a tour guide who has been showing travelers around her city f...
2. London’s Best Historic Pubs: Where Pints Meet the Past
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's true: one of the top things to do in London is go to the pub. Scott is joined by author and co-founder of Liquid History Tours John Warland...
1. Europe Travel Memories, Dream Europe Trips & More
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott is joined by longtime friend, world traveler & former travel writer Adam Seper to talk about past Europe trips and an upcoming one to Croati...
Welcome to Rails, Ales & Old Towns
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick description of what this podcast is going to be all about. (Hope you like Europe!) Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for mor...