Exterior of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. There are few things that conjure the old-world glamour of golden age travel like trains. And if there’s anything more bucket list-worthy than a luxury ...

Rail travel is fast becoming the most pleasurable way to holiday, with faster connections, improved services and new itineraries. But some trains are pulling out all the stops. From panoramic ...

Everett Potter has been a lifelong fan of traveling by train. His new book, "National Geographic's 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime," talks about some of the best trips he's taken by rail in more than ...

There are moments in travel when you feel like you’ve stepped into another world. For me… one of those moments came the first time I boarded a luxury train. The polished wood, the soft glow of brass ...

A long-distance luxury train journey may be the truest expression of the idea that how you travel is just as important as where you travel. The very best, of course, combine stellar style with stellar ...

From Africa’s opulent Rovos Rail to Sri Lanka’s tea country express, train journeys offer unmatched scenery, cultural immersion, and a slower pace to savor the ride. Whether you crave luxury, ...

For those travelers that consider that traveling is equally important as reaching your destination, there is nothing more ...

Sometimes the journey, not the arrival, is what matters. Especially if that journey includes exceptional food and drink along the way. An increasing number of luxury rail operators are gilding their ...

Discover the top destinations for train travel across the world, from the Rocky Mountains of Canada to Mount Fuji in Japan ...

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Mainland Europe has been basking in a not-so-quiet rail revolution for the past few years, but now the spotlight is firmly on the UK. 2025 marks 200 years since the opening of the Stockton and ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As ...