Train Travel

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.

Dec 16, 2024 • 14 min read

Your guide to traveling independently across Italy, from the Alps to the islands.

Dec 13, 2024 • 8 min read

For a relatively small country, Sri Lanka packs in some truly epic train journeys. Here’s our pick of the best ones.