For my trip to Ambri-Piotta watching local HC Ambri-Piotta at their home ice, Gotthard Arena, I took a seven hour rail trip from Cologne by rail. With only one transfer in Basel, the first class ride was absolutely convenient –…
Food I Had Onboard II (Nov 21 til Mar 2022)
After I got some quite nice feedback about my first Food I Had Onboard posting, I felt to continue this series. Due to several factors, my coverage took me significantly longer this time – I just did not fly as…
DB Lounge (German Rail Lounge) Stuttgart
What has started as Stuttgart 21 – the refurbishing of Stuttgart Main Station including changing the main travel direction and putting the operations below the ground – is currently estimated to be finished around 2025. So long, the situation around the…
Exploring Munich With Tram Line 19
I have been a bit of puzzled when I arrived in Munich in late January 2022, learning that the Stammstrecke, the key arterial track section of the city’s public transport, are closed for the weekend due to construction. However, that lead…
Stuttgart Funicular (“Standseilbahn”)
Due to its rather hilly geography, the German city of Stuttgart has some quite iconic public transport systems. During a visit in January 2022, I had a look to the steepest rail operated by the local provider, the Stuttgart Funicular…
Lokwelt Freilassing
The Lokwelt Freilassing is one of the most famous train museums in Germany. During a trip through Bavaria, I had the opportunity to visit the place on a trip through Southeast Bavaria and Austria. Here are my thoughts. Lokwelt…
Riding the Berlin-Warszawa Express Train (EC 40 to 48)
Yes, I do like flying – but I am also a fan of rail travels. Just to find out how traveling in a train for that distance would be like, I took my return trip from Krakow to home /…
Flyctory.com Best Ones 2021
It is time for the final posting of the years, simply named The Best Ones 2021. After looking into my favorite songs and my favorite albums and EPs of the year, it is time to have a look back. I…