Dreaming of a scenic train ride through Europe? I’m right there with you. The thought of the picture-perfect views, comfy seats, and being able to get into my own little world while listening to my favorite music is enough to get me to pack my bags. Unfortunately for my fellow impatient people, though, if you …

Despite living in a fast-paced world, one of the best ways to travel is to slow and absorb all the sites. Typically, when we think of traveling by rail, a bucket-list trip across Europe or hopping aboard the insanely fast bullet trains of Asia may come to mind. Fortunately, that’s not entirely true, as travelers …

Following decades of defunding and even discontinuation of some routes, train travel is back with a bang in Europe, where cross-border railway connections have always been common, and this mode of transport has never truly become outdated. Be it international pressure for greener alternatives to flying or simply a revival of train romanticism, demand for …

While London is certainly the most recognizable city in the U.K., there is so much more to explore in this fascinating country. We’ve surely all dreamt of trying to make the stoic Royal Guard crack a smile and exploring London’s streets on a bright red double-decker bus. But it’s train travel that has become very …

I’m not sure about you, but I’m growing increasingly chary of flying: unless it’s some remote Greek island you can only get to flying, you can count on me to avoid airports like the plague: Not only is going through security and potentially emptying out my carefully packed bag one of my biggest pet peeves, …

There are some far-flung destinations where we have to question whether the journey is worth it, but there are very few in Asia that are not worth the trip. Southeast Asia in general has long been a staple for backpackers and travelers on a budget to take in breathtaking wonders, beautiful beaches and fascinating cultural …

Have you been dreaming of an idyllic getaway to Mediterranean Europe lately, eating gelato as you stroll down a palm-lined boardwalk, to the sound of crashing waves, or maybe going for your usual noon apéro, except views are of imposing medieval cathedrals? If you’re planning on flying across the pond this year for some of …

Chances are if you have your bags packed and are ready for a trip to Mexico’s Caribbean side then you are hopping aboard the most exciting new development in the country. The Maya Train has been on travelers’ wish lists for years since it was officially announced in 2018. The time has now come for …

With spring on the horizon, the best time to book that long overdue European city break is fast approaching, and while making the cross-Atlantic flight to get to your destination of choice is often non-negotiable, once you actually get there, there’s a much better way to get around. Sleeper trains are having a moment right …

With its 94,000 miles of railways, traversing scenic landscapes, and numerous countries where border controls no longer apply, Europe is, without question, the easiest continent to explore in the world. We’re no staunch Ryanair detractors ourselves, having made use of their $10 dollar flights to Spain an unhealthy number of times before, but there’s no …

The Maya Train is the greatest infrastructure project to have been launched in Mexico in years. Traveling on a loop around the Yucatan Peninsula and as far southwest as Palenque, it has greatly improved connectivity between some of the country’s top tourist sites since its launch last December. These include Cancun, the bustling resort zone …

Connecting two of California’s most iconic cities can be a real drag. Although just an hour and a half apart by air, a road trip between Los Angeles and San Francisco takes up most of your day. Hence why most opt to deal with hassles of LAX rather than spend a full day on California …