Apr 10, 2025 • 5 min read
Take a train through the Douro Valley in northern Portugal for a scenic, unhurried day trip from Porto – there's even a break for lunch and wine tasting.
Apr 2, 2025 • 8 min read
For an easy weekend away, take the train! These are the best destinations that are just a two-hour journey by train from central London.
Mar 24, 2025 • 7 min read
Traveling by train is the best way to experience overland travel in Vietnam. Here's what to know.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5 min read
Learn about the ETIAS visa waiver and biometric border checks coming to Europe.
Mar 17, 2025 • 6 min read
The spiritual heart of Japan offers unparalleled tradition, tranquility, cuisine and culture
Feb 24, 2025 • 8 min read
Take the train for fast, scenic travel between cities and across the countryside in England. Read on for tips on rail passes, the best journeys and more.
Feb 19, 2025 • 14 min read
Is train travel in the USA the fastest choice? Rarely. But the vistas of snowy mountains, expansive deserts and vibrant cities may convince you to try it.
Feb 17, 2025 • 8 min read
There’s no getting around the sheer size and scale of the USA, and the best way to see it all is by train.
Feb 8, 2025 • 9 min read
Find your way around Australia with our top tips for road trips, internal flights and long-distance coach and train services.
Jan 27, 2025 • 7 min read
With info on everything from car hire to train tickets, ferries to coach services, here's what you need to know to travel around in England.
Jan 26, 2025 • 11 min read
Plan your train travel in Italy with this guide to the network, tickets and services.
Jan 24, 2025 • 8 min read
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the logistics of planning an Alaskan adventure, plus tips for keeping it cheap.
Jan 23, 2025 • 8 min read
Wave goodbye to glam Stockholm and wake up in the wintery wilderness of the Arctic when you take the night train north.
Jan 21, 2025 • 12 min read
You will fall passionately in love with Japan's trains. Find your way across the country with our ultimate guide to riding the rails in Japan.
Jan 21, 2025 • 10 min read
The overnight service between Istanbul and Sofia combines two adventures into one. Our resident rail expert, Tom Hall, shows you how to do it.
Jan 10, 2025 • 8 min read
Rail aficionados know that Canada’s train routes are epic. If you’re curious, read on for all the details.
Jan 9, 2025 • 9 min read
Fast-track your vacation time with these high-speed rail routes.
Jan 8, 2025 • 11 min read
From cutting through the countryside to connecting cities, these 24 railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination.
Jan 6, 2025 • 11 min read
Traveling by train is one of Ireland’s great, if under-appreciated, pleasures.
Jan 2, 2025 • 9 min read
From Icelandic road trips to hiking through the far-flung landscapes of the Azores, here are the dreamiest adventures in Europe.
Dec 25, 2024 • 7 min read
Rolling forests, saw-toothed mountains, bridges spanning river gorges - these 10 most spectacular train journeys in Europe.
Dec 16, 2024 • 10 min read
Whether you’re craving a coastal escape, hiking in the mountains or vineyard-hopping, Richmond is the perfect starting point for a range of day trips.