sustainable travel
Crossing Kazakhstan by train - a two week journey through a bygone eraJul 30, 2024 • 7 min read
One writer spent two weeks crossing this vast Central Asian country by rail. Here’s how you can do it, too.
Train Travel
beachesThe 4 best day trips from MarseilleJul 29, 2024 • 5 min read
Stretch your legs away from the big-city chaos and discover more of southern France with these top day trips from Marseille.
sustainable travelSpain by train: sustainable connections are a treatJul 17, 2024 • 6 min read
With its high-speed rail network, slow scenic rides, and themed experiences, Spain is a joy to traverse by train
public transportHow to experience the beauty of Slovakia by train, car and bikeJul 17, 2024 • 6 min read
Compact Slovakia is a pleasure to explore – and easy, too. Here’s your guide to getting around by train, bus, car, bicycle and more.
destination practicalitiesThe best ways to get around PragueJul 11, 2024 • 5 min read
Prague's excellent public transportation system can take you to all the key neighborhoods in this historic city. Here's how to get around.
attractionCelebrating Sustainable SpainJul 8, 2024 • 10 min read
In recent years, Spain has been taking important strides to put sustainability at the forefront of its tourism industry
hiking10 great experiences to have in KazakhstanJul 3, 2024 • 7 min read
Our list of the best things to do in the Central Asian country will take you from the steppe to the mountains and back.
tips and adviceSlow travel: Discovering the best of Brittany without a carJun 26, 2024 • 5 min read
How one writer skipped the road – and saw new corners of towns in Brittany by sticking to the train and bus.
luxuryCopy My Trip: A luxury train trip through the Canadian RockiesJun 14, 2024 • 8 min read
Lonely Planet Destination Editor Melissa Yeager traveled by train through the Canadian Rockies. Here are her tips for anyone planning a similar trip.
train travelThe train journey from Lisbon to Madrid is a slow-travel showstopperJun 14, 2024 • 5 min read
Take your time traveling between these two capital cities and discover new places to love in the countryside.
destination practicalitiesEverything you need to know about getting around BelgiumJun 12, 2024 • 6 min read
With trains, cycle paths and a panoramic tram running along the coast, getting around Belgium is a breeze. Here's how to do it in style.
sustainable travelAboard the sleeper train connecting Brussels and BerlinJun 11, 2024 • 4 min read
A report from the overnight train from Brussels to Berlin, a key route in Europe’s new sleeper-train renaissance.
accessible travelHow to get around in Argentina: be ready for some epic journeysJun 10, 2024 • 6 min read
Distances in Argentina can be huge. Whether you choose to fly, drive or take the bus, here's how to get around.
road tripsA first-timer’s guide to using the EurotunnelMay 30, 2024 • 6 min read
From tickets and terminals to queues and border crossings, here’s everything a first-time Eurotunnel user needs to know.
national parksWhat it's like to ride the Rocky Mountaineer through Utah and ColoradoMay 29, 2024 • 9 min read
Rocky Mountaineer's newest train service runs between Denver and Moab, Utah. Here's what to expect.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around in Switzerland: from sky-high mountain rides to state-of-the-art railwaysMay 24, 2024 • 8 min read
Traveling in scenic Switzerland is a joy. Here are the best ways to get around.
sustainable travelHow to get around France: from cycling to traversing by trainMay 18, 2024 • 7 min read
From cycling to catching trains, buses and river barges, here's everything you need to know about getting around in France.
sustainable travelA first-timer's guide to traveling on a sleeper trainMay 9, 2024 • 6 min read
Sleeper services are making a welcome comeback. We answer FAQs to help you prepare for your first overnight train journey.
destination practicalitiesThe best ways to get around in MunichMay 5, 2024 • 6 min read
From walking round the old town to exploring further afield by train, bus or tram, get to know Munich with this guide to transportation.
accessible travelThe best ways to travel around in SloveniaMay 4, 2024 • 6 min read
Make the most of Slovenia's approach to sustainable travel with this guide to getting around.
destination practicalitiesGet around in Germany with these top transportation optionsMay 4, 2024 • 4 min read
Germany's public transportation network is one of the best in the world (and kids under 15 travel on trains for free). Read on for how to explore Germany.
train travel6 of the best European train routes for summer 2024May 3, 2024 • 5 min read
From new routes to services that only run in peak season, here are the best European train journeys to take this summer.