A tale of two Scandinavian cities
Sweden’s best from Stockholm to Goteborg
Sweden is as beautiful as it is peaceful, the country attracts a lot of visitors enjoying outdoor activities and its Nordic winters. Stockholm and Göteborg are among its most popular destinations and allows for a… more>
Six cities in Kyushu
A look at Japan’s southernmost island
Planning a trip to Kyushu? Japan’s third island in size includes eight prefectures and many cities waiting to be discovered. You can explore the island at your leisure with a Kyushu Rail… more>
Three reasons to visit: Cardiff
Cardiff serves as both the capital and the largest city in Wales, placing it at the center of the most important region in the country. The storied Cardiff castle, the eccentric Dr. Who Experience and the Wales Millennium Centre are part… more>
Spain expands its high speed network
Starting this month, a total of 8 high speed trains from Madrid to Barcelona have been extended to Girona and Figueres Vilafant near the French border.
You can now travel between Barcelona and Girona in 39 minutes instead of 89… more>
Andrew’s Australian Rail Holiday – Travel Diary Part 3
Travel Diary Part 3: The XPT and The Sunlander
Day 7: Fly to Sydney
On day 7, I took a plane from Adelaide to Sydney and then continued onto Brisbane traveling on CountryLink’s XPT night train. The Sydney station is quite… more>
An introduction to Turkey
Discover the latest addition to Eurail passes
If you are looking for a memorable travel destination in 2013, Turkey is a sure bet. Turkey fascinates thanks to its storied origins, a wonderful mix from various empires throughout history. Its food is… more>
Three reasons to visit: Manchester
Museums chronicling England’s political history, music bands known worldwide and legendary sport clubs are all part of what makes Manchester a city worth exploring.
1 – A place to explore People’s History The Manchester People’s Museum is an interactive museum with… more>
Bath: Enamored of this UNESCO World Heritage City
By Patti Nickell
It’s comforting to know that there are some places in the world where you can return after a five, ten or even twenty year absence and find that very little has changed. I first visited Bath in my… more>
Sojourns in Cornwall and Devon
By: Ruth J. Katz
I have periodically waxed poetic about British Rail, one of the most civilized ways to travel in the United Kingdom, or for that matter—I’ll go out on a limb here—the world. We are not big train travelers… more>
Ride some of Europe’s most scenic trains
Europe is brimming with charming sights waiting to be discovered by way of rail journeys. Rail lines are often built in the midst of vast dreamy landscapes with the trains allowing you to travel long distances through the most… more>