Train journeys

After more than two years of the pandemic, visitors are heading to Italy, visiting Rome, Venice and Milan. Who can blame them? Each has beautiful architecture, rich culture and gastronomy, but they also have too many visitors. For…

Anyone planning a visit to Spain is in luck, as travelers can take advantage of a new scheme to encourage people to travel by train. In fact, locals and visitors alike can get free train tickets to use within Spain up until the…

Canada is the latest country to drop all its COVID-19 restrictions for travelers, starting October 1. Meanwhile, the government said on Monday that this will include vaccination and masking requirements for flights and public transport.…

Renfe is running a three-month trial to see if allowing medium to large dogs on trains in Spain is viable. Up until now, with the exception of guide and therapy dogs, passengers were only able to travel with small dogs, under 10 kilos (22…

This story might sound like something from a science-fiction movie. However, Canada could get a 1,000 kph (621 mph) vacuum-tube train running between Calgary and Edmonton. Even better, the Canadian company involved in the venture says that…

The Peak Tram in Hong Kong is one of the city’s most recognizable tourist attractions. It is the oldest funicular in Asia, having ferried people up to The Peak since 1888. While the tram has been closed for more than a year, the attraction…

These days, many travelers are experiencing the joys of rail travel, getting from A to B with no flights involved on comfortable sleeper trains. Just at the right time, France has announced its new sleeper trains, built from upcycled…

Trains were invented in the 19th century and used to be one of the major ways of getting from A to B in Europe before the advent of air flight. While trains are still used for commuting and traveling, certain train journeys can be a…