From 2027, nighttrain company Nox plans to roll out a network of sleeper trains with private rooms across Europe. The goal? A comfortable and...
Eurostar launches new routes: direct trains from London to Geneva and Frankfurt
by Lizet Wesselman | 11 Jun 2025
Eurostar launches new routes connecting London directly to Frankfurt and Geneva, as part of a €2 billion investment in a next-generation train...
New nighttrain from Marseille to Rome from summer 2025
by Lizet Wesselman | 23 May 2025
Starting this summer, travellers can take advantage of a new nighttrain from Marseille to Rome. The Espresso Riviera will offer a direct weekend...
CopenPay 2025 in Copenhagen: More rewards, including for train travel
by Lizet Wesselman | 16 May 2025
Good news for environmentally conscious travellers: the green tourism initiative CopenPay is making its return to the Danish capital this summer....
Why now is the right time to book a trip to Cuba
by Lizet Wesselman | 5 May 2025
In February 2025, I went on a trip to Cuba. There I was, at Havana airport, backpack on my back, ready for 3 weeks of travelling around Cuba. And...
New highspeed train from Madrid to Lisbon
by Lizet Wesselman | 29 Apr 2025
A historic rail link returns in a new, modern form. By 2030, travellers between the Spanish and Portuguese capitals can count on a fast, sustainable...
A group trip by train, with G Adventures
by Lizet Wesselman | 16 Apr 2025
G Adventures, pioneer in sustainable group travel, today announced a new milestone: the launch of the Rail Collection. As many as 60 group rail...
Fewer night trains in Sri Lanka to protect elephants
by Lizet Wesselman | 15 Mar 2025
Sri Lankan railroads are taking steps to reduce collisions between trains and wild elephants. The decision follows a serious train accident in late...
Record amount of tourists despite ongoing protests in Spain
by Lizet Wesselman | 1 Feb 2025
Spain welcomed a record number of more than 5 million international tourists in January 2025. This represents a 6% increase compared to the same...
Train travel in Asia: traveller experiences
by Lizet Wesselman | 13 Jan 2025
Train travel in Asia presents a fascinating contrast, ranging from hypermodern high-speed trains to vast networks with colonial roots. This...
Train travel in South-America: traveller experiences
by Lizet Wesselman | 24 Dec 2024
The railways of South America tell a story of ambition, contrasts, and missed opportunities. Visionaries once dreamed of an extensive railway...
Train travel in North-America: travellers experiences
by Lizet Wesselman | 14 Dec 2024
Train travel in North America presents a striking contrast to the densely populated and well-developed rail networks of Europe and Asia. Because of...











