Big Holidays Reloaded: A Train Journey to the Vacation Spots of Our Childhood. Just before his 40th birthday, Nilz Bokelberg has gotten cold feet: Have I experienced enough? Are there things one must do before turning 40? What could be more fitting than to buy an Interrail ticket and wander through Europe by train? And since turning 39 also brings a touch of melancholy, Nilz Bokelberg decides to visit the vacation spots of his childhood, and he does so in November. Royal tristesse, which has always fascinated him. Places that are bustling with life almost all year round lie tired and still in November. It's the perfect atmosphere to reflect on life, travel, and everything else that matters. To elevate this reflection to a higher level, Nilz leaves his phone and iPad at home and sets off with a fold-out map.