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Flying to your destination may save time, but aside from fluffy clouds and a pretty sunset, there’s not much in the way of scenery. And while a road trip is fun, that requires you or your car mate driving — so eyes on the road! That’s why we love trains; they’ll take you where you…
Train travel is often referred to as slow travel, but booking an overnight train trip can actually save you time on the road, as you’ll be going from point A to point B while catching some Zs. You can also sleep more soundly knowing that traveling by train is less of a burden on the…
Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Flights may get you to your destination faster, but the slow pace of riding the rails provides a one-of-a-kind experience. Plus, when you’re traveling through some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth, it becomes truly unforgettable. Train travel may not be as…
There are plenty of reasons to travel by train instead of plane: In addition to avoiding the hassles that come with flying (long security lines, cramped seats), train travel allows you to slow down, relax, and take it all in. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that the country famous for…
Aaaah, fall. The time of year that’s all about enjoying the cool, crisp air, watching the world transform into a canvas of brilliant colors, and of course, indulging in pumpkin spiced lattes. There’s no better place to see the pageantry of the great outdoors than aboard a scenic excursion train, which often goes where cars…
The speed with which planes allow us to traverse the world is pretty impressive, but when it comes to taking the scenic route, trains have it down. In Europe, some of the best eye-candy comes from a train trip in the Alps, the mountain range that extends approximately 750 miles across eight countries, including France,…
Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus); Image courtesy of Sven Lindner via Flickr. There’s nowhere else in the world like India — and that goes for everything, from its amazing culinary traditions to simply taking the train. India has the second-largest rail network on the planet, and it’s estimated that 23 million people use the nation’s…
Courtesy of Belmond Though many travelers use planes to get from A to B, there’s nothing quite like taking a more leisurely, more scenic route aboard a luxury train. While there are plenty of journeys to choose from, the Belmond Royal Scotsman has a brand new amenity that’ll be sure to pique many travelers’ interest—a…
While Canada’s major cities are certainly a tourist draw, its wilderness is a sight to behold on its own. While the more audacious might choose to hike the mountains and plains, there is a much more convenient method of sightseeing—trains. Canada’s train system can take guests across the entire country, viewing everything from the rocky…
