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Copy My Trip: A grand rail tour of Italy from Rome to VeniceApr 19, 2024 • 7 min read
A vintage train journey, four fabulous hotels and plenty of pizza, pasta and gelato. One of our editors takes us on her journey from Rome to Venice.
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sustainable travelHow to get around in BangkokApr 18, 2024 • 12 min read
Think the tiger of Thailand’s biggest city can only be tamed by taxi? Mere mortal, here’s how to get around Bangkok.
destination practicalitiesGetting around Washington StateApr 17, 2024 • 5 min read
Whether you're embarking on the road trip of a lifetime or navigating the glorious Pacific Northwest without a car, getting around Washington is a breeze.
destination practicalitiesExploring Oregon by car, train, bus or bicycleApr 17, 2024 • 4 min read
From scenic train journeys and long-distance buses to wild, windswept bike rides – getting around in Oregon is part of the adventure.
destination practicalitiesThe best ways to travel around Washington, DCApr 3, 2024 • 6 min read
Find your way around Washington, DC, with this guide to transit options in the US capital.
sustainable travelFare city: how to get around in DublinApr 1, 2024 • 11 min read
With its small size, flat terrain and range of public transport options, getting around Dublin is easy. Here are the best ways to travel in Dublin city.
destination practicalitiesEverything you need to know about getting around the Amalfi CoastMar 27, 2024 • 5 min read
The Amalfi Coast has many spectacular vistas but getting to them can be a challenge. Here's how to navigate its winding coast roads and endless steps.
train travelInside the new 'privacy pod' cabins on Europe's sleeper trainsMar 22, 2024 • 4 min read
Nightjet sleeper trains have a new mini cabin, perfect for solo travelers or those wanting privacy.
public transportHow to get around London: from tubes and trains to bikes and busesMar 17, 2024 • 10 min read
London has a huge public transportation system, but is not the most intuitive city to navigate. Here's what you need to know about getting around London.
destination practicalitiesTrains, ferries and rental cars: the best ways to get around IrelandMar 13, 2024 • 7 min read
You don’t need a rental car to explore the Emerald Isle. Here are all the options for getting around beautiful Ireland.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around Norway: planes, trains and ferriesMar 10, 2024 • 5 min read
Norway has efficient and comfortable public transport but its challenging landscape can make for tricky journeys. Here's how to get around Norway.
destination practicalitiesEverything you need to know about getting around South KoreaFeb 17, 2024 • 8 min read
With some of the best public transport in the world, South Korea is a gift to travelers. Here's what you need to know about getting around when you arrive.
air travelHow to get around San FranciscoFeb 15, 2024 • 8 min read
With notoriously bad traffic, near-impossible parking and streets as steep as ski jumps, ditch the car in San Francisco. Here's how to get around instead.
wildlife and natureAscending 7000ft on Taiwan’s historic Alishan Forest RailwayFeb 8, 2024 • 6 min read
This historic narrow-gauge railway whisks riders 7000ft up to a misty mountaintop forest.
tips and adviceLondon to Edinburgh on the Caledonian SleeperFeb 8, 2024 • 7 min read
Writer Monisha Rajesh reports on her overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Edinburgh.
tips and adviceHow to make the most of Amtrak’s USA Rail PassJan 14, 2024 • 6 min read
Want to crisscross the vast USA in 30 days by train? Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass lets you do it. Here’s how the pass works.
train travelTaking the Silver Meteor train from Miami to NYC - is it worth the 27-hour journey?Jan 11, 2024 • 5 min read
Monisha Rajesh, author of Around the World in 80 Trains, rides the upgraded train between two of the best cities in the US. Here's what happened.
train travelSlow Travel: Crossing the Arctic Circle by train - in pursuit of the Northern LightsJan 5, 2024 • 10 min read
Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and…
public transportThe ultimate guide to getting around KyotoDec 17, 2023 • 6 min read
From buses, trains and the subway to discovering the city on foot or two wheels, here’s everything you need to know about getting around Kyoto.
cruise9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023Dec 8, 2023 • 6 min read
These next-level travel gifts might be out of reach, but hey, you never know.
accessible travelThe best ways to get around in KenyaNov 19, 2023 • 10 min read
Travel from the cities to the coast and national parks with this guide to getting around in Kenya.
destination practicalitiesGetting around in Bolivia – where the journey can be as wild as the destinationNov 1, 2023 • 6 min read
Bus travel in Bolivia can be a wild and thrilling experience, but planes, trains, and even aerial cable cars can smooth things over for the faint of heart.