The romance of pan-European train travel is nothing new. But a few high-profile redesigns in Italy have captured the imaginations of the globetrotting glitterati. Vintage slow trains are now the most elegant...
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Flight-free travel: I passed through six countries in 24 hours and the highest I got was Prague’s 66 metre clock tower. ADVERTISEMENTStanding on the platform at Brussels-Midi station, it’s hard not to...
Some people can think of nothing better than spending every moment of their vacation time on a cruise. Others dream only of train trips.There are also people who love both modes of...
You will fall passionately in love with trains in Japan.Japanese people didn’t invent rail travel, but they arguably perfected it. Whether you’re on the newest shinkansen (bullet train) zooming across the country...
Charlotte Deville Since the Pandemic, there has been a certain resurgence in the appeal of ‘slow travel’. The concept centres on “allowing the world to move just a little slower so...
The travel booking company Omio has suggested that budget-conscious tourists can save hundreds on their summer holiday by booking a ferry, rather than a flight.As the cost-of-living crisis causes many tourists to look...
For many people, rail travel might suggest romantic images of the old West or the Orient Express. But not many Americans think of taking the train when they actually need to get...
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“Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech Republic is not left behind.” ADVERTISEMENTEuropean travellers can now fall asleep in Brussels and...
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Paul Ross, with permission I always wanted to be like explorers Marco Polo or Ibn Battuta. They traveled the world with wide eyes, curiosity, and a desire to share with others the...
Slow Train, in the style of the Orient Express to be built in Egypt Luxurious Slow Travel: A Sustainable Journey through Egypt’s Ancient Splendor Travelers usually take a slow boat down the...
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The desire to travel is a very real thing that we can see all around us—from our close friends’ Instagram stories to content creators’ travel vlogs that highlight every step of the...
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While we don’t want to labour on the negatives, you don’t need to be an expert or activist to understand that we are in a climate pinch. It seems a little contradictory...
It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find...
(Pete Seaward/Lonely Planet)Here’s a fun fact for anyone looking to be more eco in their explorations to the continent this summer: taking the train instead of flying can cut the carbon footprint...
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Whether you want to save money on expensive airline tickets or experience a different mode of travel transportation, you might consider taking the train. While the American train system pales in comparison...
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Travellers say this coach company saves you money while cutting emissions in a big way. ADVERTISEMENTWant to slash your travel footprint? Swapping your usual budget flight for an overland adventure is the...
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Auto Train, Amtrak Route: Nonstop between Sanford, Florida, and Lorton, Virginia If you’re not familiar with the Auto Train, this Amtrak option is unique because you take your vehicle with you. Cars,...
Costa Rica is a country overflowing with lush rainforests like Monteverde, diverse wildlife like what you’ll see in Manuel Antonio, and pristine beaches like those in Uvita. It’s a paradise like no...
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The attendant, Tor Helge, potters around the dining car, his whistling presence companionship enough as I look out onto the Gudbrandsdalslågen, one of Norway’s...
