Train Travel Inspiration from across the World
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I always try to capture the best moments of each trip to help you make a informed decision about doing the trip for yourself or simply as a reminder of a trip you’ve been on yourself. There is no music or voiceover in the clips to allow you to fully enjoy the sights and sounds of the train journey uninterrupted.
Travel Reports
The Optima Express is now one of the only ways to travel across the Balkan region of Europe with a unique non-stop journey through six countries linking Austria to Türkiye. Though primarily serving Turkish expats, it offers a unique slow travel experience with couchettes and onboard dining. In Part 1 we will showcase the amenities…
A full review of the brand new RailJet, operated by the Austrian Federal Railways featuring the scenic Brenner Pass route. The new train features an impressive range of accommodation and catering options, which are all featured.
One train, one day and four capitals. This trip across Europe promised to be a exciting adventure but what was it like and did it live up to expectations? Find out as I took the all day train in First Class.
Connecting the Pacific Northwest with the vibrant city of Chicago is the Empire Builder – one of Amtrak’s ‘ultra-long distance’ rail services running across the north of the country. This journey was a feast for the eyes, and that wasn’t just the food in the onboard Dining Car, with the varied landscapes made this trip…
Stranded in Pozzallo with no trains or buses, I had to act fast. My phone battery was low, and the town was quiet. A suspicious local offered help, which I declined. After a dark walk to Hotel Danieli, I finally slept. The next day, the rattling 668 train carried me safely to Siracusa.
I boarded the Retro Istria Express, Hungary’s seasonal summer night train to the Adriatic. The 1960s-era carriages lived up to the “Retro” label, with wood panelled sleeping cars, pink curtains, and a sense of nostalgia running throughout. Accommodation ranged from basic seated compartments to four-berth couchettes, and my private sleeping-car compartment. All with great views…
A rare chance to experience the Settle & Carlisle line from an intercity perspective, combining one of Britain’s most scenic railways with the warmth of a route shaped and protected by its community.
On a six-hour trip from Warsaw to Berlin, hungry and bored, I took a chance on a dining car I would normally avoid. Instead of the sad convenience food I expected, I found warmth, proper plates, and a meal that reshaped how I think about long train journeys.