The Real Story of how we almost missed the train in Germany Riding Trains Across Europe (and How to Avoid Them) This post documents the most common and costly train mistakes travelers make in Europe , based on real situations we experienced during our winter train trip across Europe -particularly in Germany, where train rules differ sharply from France, Spain, and the UK. If you are planning a Europe winter itinerary by train , this guide exists so you don't have to learn the