“It's a bit like a murder mystery party, isn't it?” a 70-something year-old woman with immaculate, Mister Softee-coiffed white hair whispers to her friend, who is sitting beside me. It's an unusually ...

Europe has some of the best scenery and landscapes in the world, from dramatic mountains, rolling meadows, lush forests and golden beaches. And train journeys are one of the best ways to discover what ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). 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.

James March is a travel writer based in Birmingham, U.K. He has lived in France, Italy, and Canada and his writing frequently covers culture, gastronomy, identity, and history. Crossing the ...

Sometimes all that is needed to switch-off from the daily grind is a journey by train to a new destination: getting settled in a seat with a good book, with views to admire out of the window, and ...

From the Scottish Highlands to Africa, or even Venice to Paris, these journeys aren’t just trips—they’re experiences you give and they stay with you forever. French postcard depicting a man leaving a ...

In today's age of slotting into your airplane seat and ignoring fellow passengers sitting mere inches away, it's a romantic idea—perching on a plush tartan sofa with intriguing new faces all around, ...

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 ...