“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.

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 ...

The tiny, boxy sprinter train was parked at Mallaig station and was due to leave in five minutes, but we were still sitting in a cafe sipping our coffees. A lapse in concentration after walking four ...

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 ...

To mark the start of an epic season, Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland, is proud to announce a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty to create the Dior Spa Royal Scotsman, which will join the ...

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 ...