Paola Labib

UK and EU travel writer

Paola joined the Trainline team in 2018 and has since been passionately writing about train journeys throughout Italy and the UK.

Born and raised in Avellino (Southern Italy) by Egyptian parents, Paola's multicultural background has always fuelled her love for learning more about different languages, cultures and local cuisines. Apart from Egypt and Italy, she has traveled to France, Spain, Germany, the UK and the US.

Currently living in London, Paola enjoys watching musicals at the theatre or going on nature walks/hikes with her friends.

Favorite train trip

I've recently traveled by train from Barcelona to Madrid and really enjoyed the picturesque views of the Spanish countryside, including rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves.

Paola's latest train trips

Paola is one of our trusted, hand-picked travel writers. The information for these reviews was recorded first-hand, based on her own genuine experience of the journey.

Getting from Rome to Naples by train in less than an hour

July 2023

"My leather reclining seat was super comfy, there was plenty of legroom and luggage space and I had a power socket right next to me."

Check out Paola's trip from Rome to Naples.

Traveling in iryo First Class from Barcelona to Madrid

May 2023

"If you travel in Infinita Class, you can make the most of the Infinita Bistró service, the at-seat meal service provided by iryo. "

Check out Paola's trip from Barcelona to Madrid.

With Italo, you can get from Naples to Florence in less than 3 hours

December 2022

"I really enjoyed my trip from Naples to Florence with Italo and I really appreciated how friendly the staff were. I highly recommend traveling in Italo Prima Class!"

Check out Paola's trip from Naples to Florence.

Traveling from London to Oxford with GWR

October 2022

"We boarded a Great Western Railway (or GWR) train – we simply scanned our digital tickets at the ticket gates and hopped on."

Check out Paola's trip from London to Oxford.

Traveling from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria by train

June 2022

"The Gatwick Express is definitely the quickest and best option to travel from Gatwick Airport to London, I highly recommend it!"

Check out Paola's trip from Gatwick Airport to London.

Getting from Milan to Rome by train in less than 3 hours

April 2022

"If you travel from Milan to Rome by train rather than by car, not only do you save time, but you also reduce your carbon footprint!"

Check out Paola's trip from Milan to Rome.