sustainable travel
The best ways to travel around in the USSep 12, 2023 • 8 min read
Plan your travels across the USA with this guide to everything from car hire and bus services to cycle routes and domestic flights.
Train Travel
destination practicalitiesHow to get around Pakistan by road, rail and airAug 30, 2023 • 11 min read
Information about public transport in Pakistan can be difficult to find online. Here's everything you need to know about getting around when you arrive.
destination practicalitiesThe ultimate guide to getting around in TexasAug 27, 2023 • 6 min read
Whether you plan to navigate the Lone Star State by bus, train or motorbike, our guide to getting around Texas is here to help.
sustainable travel8 incredible train journeys in South IndiaJul 31, 2023 • 8 min read
Trains pass through jade-green forests, misty mountains and gorgeous coastal stretches in lush South India. Here are eight of the best routes to consider.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around Denver, the gateway to the RockiesJul 25, 2023 • 5 min read
Getting around in Denver is easy in every season, whether you walk, bike, rent a car or take the light rail.
cyclingBordeaux to the Pyrenees by train, bike and hiking trail (no car required)Jul 19, 2023 • 7 min read
The high elevations of the glorious Pyrenees are hard to reach – but not impossible. Here’s how one writer did it car-free.
sustainable travelMaking a Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan entirely by trainJul 18, 2023 • 5 min read
How one writer followed the Silk Road from Khiva to Bukhara to Samarkand in Uzbekistan – all by train.
train travelThe Night Riviera: the secret slow-fast route from London to CornwallJul 12, 2023 • 7 min read
Want to skip the traffic on your next visit to beautiful Cornwall? Hop on the Night Riviera sleeper train from London Paddington.
family travelThe night train from Venice to Rome was a time and money saverJul 5, 2023 • 5 min read
Save time and money by traveling between Venice and Rome on the overnight Intercity Notte service.
tips and adviceWhat’s a worthy alternative to the Trans-Siberian railway?Jul 3, 2023 • 3 min read
Since a journey on the Trans-Siberian railway isn’t in the cards right now, here are some other epic train journeys in Europe to consider.
budget travelHow to get around in Spain by train, plane, bus or boatJun 26, 2023 • 5 min read
Traveling around Spain is convenient, efficient and manageable — thanks to its advanced and accessible public transport infrastructure.
destination practicalitiesThe best ways to get around in MadridJun 18, 2023 • 6 min read
Commuter-friendly Madrid has a great public transportation network to get travelers around the city and its surrounding towns.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around in BostonJun 7, 2023 • 6 min read
From riding the T to using the city's bike-share scheme, here are the best ways to get around in Boston.
train travelTake a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and PortugalMay 5, 2023 • 7 min read
A new train line takes riders through lesser-known regions of northern Portugal and Spain with an intriguing Celtic heritage.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around in MichiganApr 29, 2023 • 5 min read
Michigan may be the birthplace of the automobile but that's not the only transport option. Here are the best ways to get around the Wolverine State.
train travelCrossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular sceneryApr 28, 2023 • 5 min read
A report from aboard Corsica’s U Trinighellu – the “little train” that crosses the island’s spectacularly mountainous interior.
train travelI took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeingApr 20, 2023 • 6 min read
Lonely Planet’s Tom Hall traveled from his native London across the heart of Europe on an overnight train. Here’s how it went.
destination practicalitiesGetting around NigeriaApr 13, 2023 • 6 min read
From okadas (motorcycle taxis) to kekes (tricycles), these are the best ways for getting around Nigeria.
train travelAboard the 19-hour overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest - but where's the famous dining car?Apr 6, 2023 • 7 min read
Aboard the Dacia, one of Europe's famous long-distance night trains; Monisha Rajesh experienced middle of the night passport checks and some hunger pangs.
train travel🌍 How do I see Europe by train in one week?Apr 5, 2023 • 4 min read
So you want to see the best of Europe by train, and you only have one week? We have some ideas.
destination practicalitiesHow to get around in San José, Costa RicaApr 4, 2023 • 6 min read
The capital of Costa Rica can be confusing and difficult to navigate, but it's always an adventure. Here's how to get around.
national parksCrossing the Canadian Rockies by train: Here's what I saw on my week-long adventureMar 31, 2023 • 10 min read
Travel writer Marcia DeSanctis took the slow route across the Canadian Rockies in winter – and saw plenty of natural splendors along the way.