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We're celebrating our favourite way to see Europe, by rail, in this episode of Travel Smart.
We look at how to see the best of France, Spain and Italy in the most sustainable way possible and Simon Calder answers your questions with Annabel Grossman on how to get the best ticket prices when travelling in Europe by train. So whether it's a short city break or an overnight sleeper, let Travel Smart get you to your destination.
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