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We thought we would cast our minds further across Europe, to see what boat rides might fit into people’s travel before and after a trip. Some routes even have ferries along part of their length, as does the Kungsleden.
The joy of being on the water
What is it that is so sensational, about being on a boat on the water after a period of time largely on foot? Boats transport you quickly, unlike walking, and they bobble as opposed to you being on firm ground. You’re on firm water, as long as the boat is sound. That floaty feeling of the water is new, exciting, ought not to be that way, but we know with a moment’s thought that it is.
Practicalities as well as pleasures
Ferries from A to B can of course be good ways to reach your ultimate destination; especially if there’s a big lake in the way. We think of the Bodensee at the North East of Switzerland, and Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) stretching East from Geneva. Combine trains with ferries to reach your goal. Of course, even if your ferry is useful in this way, you are still allowed to enjoy your time on the water!
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If you’d like our help as you plan your trip to Europe, please ask us. If you find something that works well, please tell us afterwards! Thank you. This is very much how things work here with respect to anything, that we welcome your ideas and we love to help you plan the best approach to your trip. We spend, ourselves, countless hours on Google Maps and various timetables, and we want to encourage others to do so too.
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