It will come as no surprise to regular reader here how much we love Europe. There are very few places in the world that offer as much diversity, excitement and romance as that most desirable continent. And, if you happen to be in the UK and want to journey to Europe, hiring a car and taking it through the English Channel is a fun and economical way to do it.
For those not in the know, the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, is a 50.46-kilometre underwater railway tunnel that connects Folkestone with Coquelles beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. It is the only fixed link between the island of Great Britain and the European mainland. The tunnel carries high-speed Eurostar passenger trains, the Eurotunnel Shuttle for road vehicles and international freight trains. It connects end-to-end with the high-speed railway lines of the LGV Nord in France and High Speed 1 in England.
If you haven’t done it before, the idea of it may seem daunting at first. But, it is actually very simple, fast, efficient and fun. The video below tells you everything you need to know, literally step-by-step. Give it a go, especially if you have kids – they’ll be thrilled. And, to be fair, you’ll enjoy it, too. The video guide below shows you step-by-step how it works. Your journey will be just like this.
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