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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:

London Ghent Train - Eurostar London to Ghent

Ghent, Belgium is an ancient city. If you are traveling to Belgium then you should seriously consider spending at least few days in Ghent to experience some of its great monuments, castles, and parks. To get a feel for the proud Ghent of medieval times, make your first stop the six-storey Belfort (Belfry), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built between 1313 and 1380. The Graslei, Korenmarkt, and Sint Baafs Plein are all must-see attractions for anyone traveling to Gent. Perhaps a good month to visit Ghent is July.

Ghent AttractionsIt is when the city doesn't sleep as everybody is on the streets partying. Guaranteed! Ten days of music and dancing and lots of fun, it is when visitors have the greatest chance to now the best of the locals. It is the Gentse Feesten. You can always stop at one of the bars and have a Stropken, the local beer, or another of the other approximately 500 sorts of Belgian beer.

Travel to Ghent by Eurostar

Eurostar trains (London to Ghent Train) are the best means of transport to travel from London to Ghent. You can also enjoy the countryside beauty by traveling through high-speed Eurostar train. You can easily travel to Ghent with Eurostar, simply change at Brussels Midi and travel on to Ghent with Eurostar partner NMBS and Thalys. You simply need to hop on the Eurostar London Brussels Train at St Pancras International station to Brussels Midi station. It will take 1hr 51min to reach Brussels. You just need to change platforms at Brussels Midi. The whole journey will take 3hr 04min to reach Ghent from London.

Around the world, thousands of travelers prefer taking London Ghent Train and enjoy their visit to Ghent

 

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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.