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World's oldest backpacker' plans two-month trip to Europe at 95 years old

Australian backer Keith Wright loves nothing more than saving up his money to spend on extended budget trips around Europe, staying in hostels and soaking up the sights - there's only one difference between him and his teenage cohorts, this globetrotter is 95 years old.Read more:

Standard Sitting Plan

Eurostar is a rail service traveling through the Channel Tunnel, linking Britain to France and Belgium. Its trains are high-speed, running with a speed of 186 mph and provide more comfort and elegance than usual trains, making any journey a pleasure. Travelers can choose from different types of classes to match their needs. You can travel with Business Premier for your business trip. You have, besides comfort, access to all you need so you can work on your trip, Standard Premier to have a journey with all the comfort, facilities for a pleasant trip, or Standard for an usual trip, without many extra facilities, but more elegant and comfortable than any other train, and much faster.


Standard sitting plan provides 24 twin seats, for two persons, with pull down tables in front of the seats, and two tables for four persons. Also, in each carriage there are two spacious luggage holds. The width of the seat is 477 mm. If you need access to UK and/or Continental plug sockets, Standard class provides it in carriages five and 14.
Also, if you have a mobility scooter you may take it with you without extra charge in the trains’ special luggage. But keep in mind that only the ones on batteries are allowed.


Although in the stations there are some comfortable departure lounges, time is important for everybody, so you can check in until 30 minutes before your departure, saving the time you would spend waiting.
Standard class provides its travelers a variety of food and drink in a bar-buffet. You can choose from alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, tea, coffee and even champagne. If you are hungry, the bar-buffet has for you a selection of sandwiches, salads, hot food, snacks and desserts and pastries.
Also, with Eurostar trains you leave from the center of a city and get to the center of another, in some wonderful stations. This way it is easier for you to get anywhere, you want in your destination city.


Eurostar once again make sure that you do not waste time so you can plan your trip, buy tickets online, and print them at home or in your office, so at the station you just have to check in 30 minutes before the departure.
Besides the pleasure of traveling with Eurostar’s trains, the speed and the comfort, there is more. There are two loyalty programs designed to say thank you and to offer you even more. Eurostar Frequent Traveler is for business travelers and Eurostar Plus Points is the choice of leisure travelers, as much as their friends. For every £1 spend when booking your travel on eurostar.com, you get one point. When you collect 300 points, you will get a £20 e-voucher with which you can book your future travel. This is available only when booking online, so, besides saving time, you get a discount for your loyalty.
Standard class is the best choice for most people, because it provides comfort, elegance, a great view and of course, you get to your destination really fast.

 

London Paris Train Tickets

Eurostar Service Update

below are the latest service updates on Eurostar trains between London-Paris

Paris Nord extension works from October 2011 to May 2012


Travelling to and from the Netherlands on Monday 30 April
Due to Queen's Day celebrations, Thalys will not run between Amsterdam Centraal and Schipol all day. Passengers travelling with Thalys to/from Netherlands can book journeys to/from Schipol and Rotterdam only

Travel Tips

Find the best available offers while booking your hotel & ensure you manage to get complementary breakfast. Carry a digital/video camera with spare batteries. A universal power converter is a must.

Drink only mineral / bottled water. Carry an umbrella & a torch with you. Take some common medicines you use at your home. Carry a small dictionary of languages. Share your experience & upload your photos daily to keep memories fresh.
The trains in UK / Europe are on time always and you must reach your station well in advance. Carry overseas valid insurance policy. Keep a record of all your cards. An international SIM Card is a big saving.
Plan your entire Eurostar travel in advance for places you are visiting. Check and compare the costs of other modes of travel like Air, Ferries, Bus etc. Search various Eurostar deals or Eurostar discounts offers running currently. Try to buy Cheap Eurostar Tickets and Eurostar Hotels in one go after you plan Study Eurostar Timetable carefully and see the cost comparison chart first.
Other Important Numbers -
Eurostar Tickets on phone - +448432186186 (+441233617575 for International calls
Eurostar Group Travel Booking Number - +448706000777
Eurostar Customer Service Number - +442079285163
Eurostar luggage and Bicycle service numbers - +448448225822
Eurostar Lost Property No in UK - +2079280660, in Paris - +33155315840, and in Brussels - +3222248862. International travelers in UK can call +442079280660

Eurostar Ski Train

Eurostar Ski TrainLet's ride in the skis of French Alps and experience a new snowy world.
Book Eurostar Direct Ski Trains to the French Alps from £149 return.

Ferries to Europe

Ferries to EuropeBook Ferries to France, Amsterdam, Calais and other European destinations. Another alternate and cheaper way to cross English channel while you travel to Europe from UK

Exploring is Beautiful

Exploring is BeautifulExplore Europe by Eurostar London Paris Train - Travel to Paris, Avignon, Marseille, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lyon, Brussels, Aix-en-Provence and enjoy your dream Eurostar destination.