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Get set for your next trip to Europe by joining writer and lover of European travel Scott Hartbeck on a grand tour of the continent, celebrating all the great things to eat, drink, and do while you’re there. Expect plenty of travel tips and inspiration as Scott explores a wide range of European destinations—from the iconic to the underrated—alongside local experts and globetrotting friends. Scott has been going to Europe for nearly 20 years and, in addition to collecting an abundance of stor ...
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Cover art photo provided by Rangus Moiboi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rangusmoiboi
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Join our live podcast to learn all about touring Europe as a cover artist. Many do not realize it but in Europe, there is a well-established network built just for musicians (a.k.a. troubadours) that differs significantly from the circuits used by original acts. This channel is dedicated to musicians who yearn to travel and make a decent living playing the music everyone already knows and loves.
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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 awesome city. Neil gives his local advice for visiting, including tips on waterside bars, under-the-radar attractions and food to try in the city. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: h…
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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 favorite Portuguese travel destinations. Then, Joana shares some tips for making the most of your time in Lisbon, including advice on craft breweries, scenic overlooks and the best month to visit. Show no…
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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 wine regions and grapes, Gábor gives some personal tips for experiencing the capital Budapest. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep11. Follow @ra…
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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 shares personal Belgium travel tips, including advice on beer cafes in Bruges & frites in Ghent, and stories from his years of leading beer pilgrims on tours across Belgium. Show notes & links to pla…
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Scott is joined by Kenny Dunn, founder of Eating Europe food tours, for a food-focused chat about Rome featuring plenty of personal recommendations and advice on pizza, coffee and late-night bites. Kenny also suggests some of his favorite lesser-known things to see and do in the city. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: http:/…
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Scott talks with Claudia Neumann (Director of Corporate Communications at Visit Cologne) during the lead-up to the city's famous Carnival celebrations about why Cologne might just be Germany's most underrated big city. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep8. Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instag…
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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 a run-down of ways to see the local side of the city (including tips on food & drink). Then, Elena Almansi of Row Venice joins the show to talk about what it's like teaching visitors the art of tradit…
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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 Athens, The Peloponnese, Crete and Santorini. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep6. Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more Europe …
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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 chooses his dream European trip. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep5. Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more Europe trip…
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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 special, which includes a generous helping of great Seville food & drink. Baptiste chooses his dream European trip. Show notes & links to places discussed can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.…
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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 for over 30 years. Sigrid chooses her dream trip to Europe. Show notes can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep3 Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more Europe trip ins…
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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 to talk about some of the best pubs in London and how these historic watering holes tell the story of the city. From some of the oldest pubs in the city to the most interesting ones, we cover it all w…
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Scott is joined by longtime friend, world traveler & former travel writer Adam Seper to talk about past Europe trips and an upcoming one to Croatia. Adam & Scott choose their dream trips to Europe. Links to places discussed can be found here: http://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep1 Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more Europe trip…
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Quick description of what this podcast is going to be all about. (Hope you like Europe!) Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more European travel inspiration.Di Scott Hartbeck
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Meet Anna Cei, the CEO and co-founder of the Pink Spiderweb and host of the popular podcast “What Matters Most to You.” Originally from Sweden, Anna traveled around the world visiting over 110 countries and living in 12. Listen in on an interesting discussion about what it means to be a “world citizen,” and how it influences the way we think. Stay …
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Seanin Hawthornthwaite started off his troubadour career busking around Ireland and UK. He joined a Raggle Taggle Gypsy band called The Big Geraniums, topping the Irish charts with their single "Home Again" back in 1992. This early success paved the way to tours spanning Europe, America, and Australia. Listen to Seanin describe why he thinks Irelan…
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Sue Ballingall discovered music at a very young age, playing piano, flute, and guitar. As a teenager Sue went on to play drums in an original punk rock band. Soon after, she discovered the freedom and excitement of traveling as a busker throughout England, while signed as an original artist under an indie label. After raising her son, Sue discovere…
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Spence Cater grew up in the UK and cut his teeth as a busker in Birmingham. He soon moved onto other busking circuits in Belgium, New York, San Francisco, and Norway. After mastering his craft, Spence went onto write a book called "Busking for Beginners" and now offers consultation services on his website The Prosperous Musician. If you are interes…
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Mats Lideborg (a.k.a. The Swedish Singing Sensation) was originally inspired by Swedish punk music and started touring professionally as a troubadour when he was only 19 years old. Listen to Mats describe the struggles of working as a musician in Sweden, and why he prefers to tour in other Scandinavian countries. Stick around for an entertaining di…
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Socratis Christoforou grew up in Athens Greece and eventually traveled to America to study guitar on the west coast. From touring in Greece to working his way around Scandinavia and Iceland, listen to Socratis share funny anecdotes ranging from what he discovered in his dad's sock drawer to passing out while publicly intoxicated, in this week's hum…
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Petko Slavov grew up in Bulgaria under the weight of communism and restricted access to western music. Living close to a local guitar factory inspired Petko as his brother to dream up a life of travel and music. Listen to Petko describe his work in Scandinavia and his ambition to one day make enough money to buy real instruments to support his orig…
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Neil Brophy started his career as a mechanical engineer, but soon ditched his "normal" life in exchange from one of travel and adventure (From hitchhiking his way through North America, to playing 10 hour gigs in the Austrian alps). Listen to Neil explain how 2 years of busking on the streets of Perth Australia taught him the life-long lesson of ho…
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Travel Tips with Chantal- Europe
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