solgeesa01: Mastering the culinary experience on Benelux trains

Saturday, 30 July 2011

Mastering the culinary experience on Benelux trains

Filed under: Food and Drink, Europe, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Transportation

Hitting the rails around Europe can be a blast, and I particularly enjoyed it in the so-called "Benelux" countries (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). The scenery in the Netherlands was a bit thin, but the Belgian towns were incredibly cute, and it was fun to watch the Dutch signs yield to French as we approached the Luxembourg border.

And let's face it: any alternative to air travel is a welcome one.

While the trains were a bit slow, they did offer plenty of space, and the ride was comfortable. The only downside was dining: some had a cart that was pushed around periodically, but that was the best available. In other cases, there was nothing at all.

So, if you're going to hop the train to places like Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels and Luxembourg, you're going to want to pack your own grub. You can always pick something up at the train station, but packaged sandwiches and snacks pale in comparison to what you can accomplish with a little planning.

You can do better!

Below, you'll find tips for giving yourself a better dining experience when you ride through Benelux:

Gallery: How to assemble a meal for a Benelux train ride