A full 7 years after the service was initially suspended, the direct train linking Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital, to Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, is officially relaunching this spring. Two of the fastest-rising destinations in Central-Eastern Europe, Budapest and Belgrade are sister cities sharing a long, intertwining history, and soon enough, travelers commuting between both spots will …
They did it again, you guys. Japan and futuristic, state-of-the-art technology go hand and hand, and when it comes to country-wide connectivity and ease of travel, they’re far from letting tourists down. From Tokyo, you can already get pretty much anywhere in the country with minimal hassle, but soon enough, you’ll be able to board …
We’re sure you’ve heard that old proverb ‘kill two birds with one stone’ at some point? If we’re thinking international travel, there’s nowhere better to apply it than Europe, a continent that has, for the most part, completely abolished internal passport checks, and where crossing internal borders feels as smooth as riding the Amtrak from …
Forget the $100 rail passes. How does crossing Europe for $11 sound? The age of ultra-expensive train tickets and laughably-cheap airfares is behind us. Soon enough, exploring Europe by rail will be as affordable and accessible as getting that $9 Ryanair flight to Mallorca. If you thought France’s SNCF or Germany’s Deutsche Bahn would have …
Following London–Germany, Poland–Croatia, and even an unexpected Switzerland–Denmark link announced only weeks ago, Europe’s Railway Revival has unveiled yet another exciting route that will make cross-border city-hopping even easier: Whether you’re looking for greener alternatives to travel, or you simply love hopping on trains any chance you get across the pond, you will soon be …
Before your next two-week European itinerary is set in stone, and you’ve booked flights all over the place, hold that thought: there might be a better, far more convenient way to plan a multi-country trip across the Old Continent in 2026 that won’t involve tiring yourself out going from plane to plane. Following in the …
Europe’s Railway Renaissance keeps charging ahead in full speed, and after other recent excitement announcements, from a new scenic route traveling from Paris all the way to the Amalfi Coast, to a sleeper connecting Switzerland to Scandinavia, there’s now more to look forward to: From next month, an overnight train traveling through a handful of …
After Europe unofficially proclaimed its Railway Renaissance, and Latin America followed suit with multiple exciting new train routes, it was only a matter of time until Southeast Asia finally jumped on this bandwagon. This time, it’s Vietnam doing the honors, and if you’ve ever traveled up and down the country by train, you know how …
Nothing screams vintage charm and Old World opulence quite like an adventure onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and from 2026, you’ll be able to travel between two of Europe’s most glamorous destinations, all while being pampered like royalty. Europe’s most iconic luxury train, in operation since 1883, is set to run on a never-before-offered Paris to …
We’ve all dreamt of the wonders of Spain. Though locals are claiming that too many of us are living said dreams all at once, hence headline-grabbing protests asking tourists to hit the road. Well, not all of Spain has yanked away the welcome mat from tourists’ feet. So, rather than hit the road, why not …
History is in the making in one of Latin America’s premier destinations! For the first time in over 50 years, travelers in Colombia will be able to hear the magic words we all love certifying an epic trip ahead, “all aboard!” — or, in this case, more likely, it’s “¡todos a bordo!”. As huge fans …
So-so fish and chips may top $20, and hotel rates may be out the wazoo, but not all aspects of London have to be expensive. You know — like leaving the city! Kidding aside, the UK’s most iconic destination has captured our hearts here at Travel Off Path time and time again with astounding marvels, …