Navigating Train Tickets in Europe and Japan: A Traveler's Tale
Remember that first Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Osaka? Spending over 10,000 yen felt like a small fortune! Converted to Vietnamese Dong, it was nearly 2 million – definitely made me think twice before buying. But then I explored Europe, and realized that, comparatively, Japan was quite the bargain (especially considering the recent exchange rates!).
A Tale of Two Train Systems
What's fascinating is the difference in pricing. In Japan, train ticket prices are usually fixed, no matter when you purchase. Europe, on the other hand, is a whole different ball game! Waiting until the last minute can be incredibly expensive. I once saw a ticket from Munich to Frankfurt costing a whopping 150 euros (almost 5 million Dong!).
And to top it off, the trains in Germany aren't exactly known for their punctuality! 😅😅
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