Lola, good idea for rail travel throughout Europe. Although 25 years until I retire, I'd really love to live abroad for at least a year. The UK certainly has a lot to offer. Lola, is the UK your original national country of origin? I've told my three nieces that they can choose a country(ies) depending upon the specials and I'd take them each to Europe in the year they each independently turn 16. Thus, trips to Europe begin in 2009, 2014 and 2016! Plenty of time to save $$$ before and inbetween birthdays!