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 travelled 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.
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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.
Travelling 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 travelling in Italo Prima Class!"
Check out Paola's trip from Naples to Florence.
Travelling 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.
Travelling 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.
Travelling from London to Bath with GWR
December 2021
"Make sure you have a window seat, so you can get a nice view over the gleaming waters of the River Avon as the train sweeps past the flowerbeds of Sydney Gardens and glides into the city."
Check out Paola's trip from London to Folkestone.
Travelling with Greater Anglia from London to Norwich
August 2021
"Overall, I really enjoyed the journey – taking the train is so much better than driving, I highly recommend it!"
Check out Paola's trip from London to Norwich.
Travelling from London to Folkestone by train
June 2021
"If you’re planning a day trip to the beach from London, I highly recommend taking the train to Folkestone."
Check out Paola's trip from London to Folkestone.