A Faster Way to Travel Between Helsinki and Tallinn

Currently, the only way to travel between Helsinki and Tallinn is by ferry. Eight million of these trips are made each year, from popular booze cruises to the weekly commutes…

Italy’s Art Cities Explored by Train

There was a time when train travel in Italy was challenging, ramshackle and unreliable. Today, quaint local and rural trains remain, while high-speed services between major cities and online booking…

A Rail Expedition Through Eastern Europe

A popular mode of transportation in Eastern Europe, train travel offers a unique opportunity to experience the local culture and scenery. Many countries in the region have well-developed train systems,…

Cinque Terre by Rail

Five captivating villages perched along rocky, rugged coasts in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park. Cars are forbidden within the villages, so trains offer the best way to…

The Adriatic Coast to Plitvice Lakes – A Croatian Rail Discovery

Despite its enviable location, Split is one of the farthest Croatian cities from Plitvice Lakes National Park. While it’s possible to visit on a day trip, doing so requires a…

Rail and Wine – Exploring Europe’s Vineyards by Train

From the refined elegance of a Chardonnay to the robust charisma of a red Shiraz, there’s something intoxicating about wine. And what better way to explore this libation than by…

From Milan to Lake Como – A Rail Escape

The distance from Milan to Lake Como is short, but the journey is filled with breathtaking scenery. Take the train from Milan to Como or Varenna-Esino and enjoy the sweeping…

Trans-Moroccan Magic – A Rail Journey Through Northern Africa

Morocco is a vibrant country, full of exotic sights, sounds and smells. Stepping into one of its ancient medinas is akin to entering the set of a Fellini film. This…

Train to Tuscany – Exploring Italy’s Countryside by Rail

Getting to Tuscany by train is one of the easiest ways to explore the region. Once you land at Rome Fiumicino Airport, high-speed Frecciarossa trains leave every 15 minutes and…

Trans-Iberian Express – A Rail Journey From Lisbon to Barcelona

There are currently 4 journeys each day with one change or more between Lisbon & Barcelona. You may wish to consider a daytime trip with two changes as shown on…