sustainable travel
Making 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 Travel
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.
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.
tips and adviceRiding the slow train through Japan from Nagoya to ToyamaMar 4, 2023 • 8 min read
John Walton winds his way through the mountainous Japanese countryside on the charming Hida train.
accessible travelHow to get around Athens: from Athena to ZeusFeb 25, 2023 • 6 min read
Tangled streets. Troublesome traffic. Athens can be tricky to navigate. This is how to get around.
tips and advice🌍 Help me LP! What is the one train trip that can include the best of Spain?Feb 20, 2023 • 4 min read
Spain expert Isabella Noble recommends two all-train itineraries for taking in beaches, cities and out-of-the-way destinations in sensational Spain.
public transportHow to get around in Cuba: classic cars, coaches and carriagesJan 8, 2023 • 7 min read
Want to travel around in Cuba? See the best of the island with our guide to transportation.
tips and adviceThe best European train routes to try in 2023Dec 27, 2022 • 7 min read
If you love train travel, you’ll love these new train services connecting European destinations in 2023.
sustainable travelSlow travel: Why London to Stockholm by train is worth the day-long journeyDec 9, 2022 • 9 min read
Lonely Planet’s in-house train expert, Tom Hall, reports back on his latest journey, originating in London and ending the following morning in Stockholm.
budget travelSpain adds long-distance buses to its free train and transit journeysDec 1, 2022 • 7 min read
Spain helps to ease the cost of living and travel with free public-transport schemes.
tips and advice🌍 Help Me, LP! Which is the more feasible way to travel Scandinavia: train or plane?Oct 13, 2022 • 2 min read
Help Me LP: What's the most feasible way to travel between Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, and Stockholm: plane or train?
destination practicalitiesFerry across the Mersey – and the other best ways to get around LiverpoolAug 23, 2022 • 7 min read
Liverpool is endlessly walkable, cyclable and these days e-scooter-able too. Here's how to get around.