Travelling and building a business taught me more about myself than I could ever imagine. Being on the road all the time, but also having the...
Nighttrain company Nox wants to reinvent European night trains
by Lizet Wesselman | 12 Jun 2025
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...
Is Cuba safe? Experience and advice
by Lizet Wesselman | 20 May 2025
I actually don't like the question ‘is it safe there?’ Indeed, it is often full of prejudice. A question asked mostly about countries with a culture...
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...
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...
Train travel in Australia: traveller experiences
by Lizet Wesselman | 4 Dec 2024
Where else can you drive for hours through red sand without seeing a single bit of tarmac? In Australia's vast outback, of course. Train travel in...











