Man in Seat 61 - European rail travel tips

[lagatta]

Many are familiar with his website, his comments on the Thorn tree in the day and in various news media. Here is an article from earlier this year on help with railway fares, and various tips. Though travellers I know who have eaten at Le Train bleu tend to disagree with his recommendation. www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/may/04/how-to-book-trains-in-europe-the-man-in-seat-61

Usually I just pick stuff up near Gare du nord. If I recall, K2 has written on new offerings there.

[kerouac2]

I am among the people who find no reason to go to Train Bleu if I have to pay. I have been there before when the company paid. I saw recently that bruch costs 40 euros, which is of course much more economical than the 70 euro brunch at the Café de la Paix.

The Man in Seat 61 is the European rail authority since the passing of the wonderful Ben Haines.

[lagatta]

I miss Ben so much. We had quite a bit of private online conversation. He was such a lovely man.

No, no intention of any 40 euro brunch before embarking on a train. I remember a superette just outside the station run by a major supermarket chain, and now I imagine that the HEMA inside must have some food?

[fumobici]

I went up the stairs once and looked around at Train Bleu based solely on the Man in Seat 61 mention. Then I went back down the stairs found something quick and cheap to eat before my train left.