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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

EXPLAINED: Germany s rail revolution rolls on | Vintage Vibes

Simon Calder

“Desire to travel” is hardly an adequate translation of Wanderlust. The splendid German word resonates with roving and roaming (in a non-telephonic sense) where your heart takes you. And this summer Wanderlust is powered by the best bargain in railway history.

Thanks to the benevolence of Germany’s hard-working taxpayers, you can wander where your moods and dreams lead around the heart of Europe for a flat fare of €9 – a single ticket covering each of the months of June, July and August.

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