In December last year, the Maya Train took off and has changed the way travelers can visit the Mexican Caribbean. However, since it launched, the train has been inaugurated in steps and so far, it runs from Cancun to Palenque. Luckily, progress is being made and from February 29, a second piece of line is being added, taking passengers from Cancun to the popular...
Train travel continues to be popular with travelers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. However, when it comes to certain routes, it isn’t just about getting from A to B, as the journey becomes a vacation in itself. One exceptional example is the Oslo-Bergen Railway, the highest railway in Northern Europe, which stops at 21 idyllic small Norwegian towns along...
While it is still winter over much of the US, here is one great way to celebrate spring – traveling through the tulip fields of the Netherlands. It may be snowing at your place right now, but spring does officially start on March 19. Meanwhile, this is one train journey not to miss this spring, while celebrating all those gorgeous tulips. Journey through...
In recent years, Europe has been building on its rail connections and services, offering some of the best new train journeys in 2024. Whether people prefer high-speed rail travel or comfortable sleeper trains, the option continues to be better for the environment than flying. Each year in December, the latest new rail options are announced for the coming year. Read...
After 20 years in the making, the Pajares Bypass in Spain has opened up a chance to travel by high-speed train across the Cantabrian Mountains. Traveling to rugged beaches and glacial lakes, the train now connects the provinces of León and Asturias. Meanwhile, the €4 ($4.3) billion project brings high-speed train connections to Asturias while fixing the gap with León...
In the past couple of years, rail travel has been booming with new sleeper train routes being launched in Europe. Next in line is a series of sleeper trains from a pioneering company, ÖBB Nightjet planning to connect Barcelona in Spain with the rest of Europe. These night trains allow a traveler to go to sleep in one country and wake up in another while avoiding...
Italy is launching a new sleeper train to allow travelers to “rediscover its riches” in a new and sustainable way. As part of these plans, a new sleeper train is set to take skiers to the heart of the slopes in the Dolomites. Starting from December 15, a luxurious sleeper train will run from Rome to the iconic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Read on to find out more...
In the age of climate change and reducing travelers’ carbon footprint, Austrian rail operator OeBB has introduced its latest generation of sleeper trains. As responsible travelers are ditching flights for better alternatives, the new night trains come at the perfect time. Meanwhile, the new night trains will connect Vienna with Italy, Germany and the Netherlands and...
These days there is much talk about reducing our carbon footprint whilst traveling the world and one of the best methods is to travel by train. While it might sometimes take a little longer than flying, it can be far more enjoyable. In fact, traveling by rail can become a vacation in itself. For those who love relaxing on a train and watching this beautiful world go...