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Experiences

Shorter journeys and €10 tickets: 5 brand new European train routes

Taking a holiday on rails just got more appealing with these new train routes launching in Europe in 2025.

27/12/2024

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

27/10/2024

Lifestyle

Cheek kisses to table manners: A guide to perfect French etiquette

One woman in Versailles has made it her life’s work to teach people the correct way to behave in French polite society: from the polite way to eat soup to specific gender rules.

20/07/2024

Experiences

History influencer Alice Loxton’s guide to the UK by train

Don't know where to start your UK trip? Follow historian Alice Loxton’s rail recommendations.

08/07/2024

Experiences

This AI-powered seal guides tourists around an island in Denmark

Fanø, an island in the Wadden Sea, is popular with nature-loving tourists.

22/05/2024

Destinations

An essential guide to Eurovision's host city, Malmö

Here’s where you should eat, drink and explore in Malmö, Eurovision’s 2024 host city.

19/04/2024

Destinations

Eat your way around Italy on these culinary adventures

Whether you delight in savoury treats like arancini or fresh pasta or if sweets are more your thing, Italy’s less-explored destinations have plenty to offer every visitor.

10/04/2024

Destinations

Where to see the most dreamy cherry blossom in Europe this spring

Discover the fascinating stories of how European cities got their cherry blossom trees.

13/03/2024

People

Are these Spain’s best off the beaten track destinations?

Timon van Basten explored 40 countries before making Spain his home.

27/02/2024

Travel News

Cancelled flight? The money and help you’re entitled to on EU flights

Delayed or cancelled flights can result in compensation and other benefits.

22/02/2024

Destinations

I didn’t know what to expect from Warsaw. Now it’s my favourite city

Struggling to decide on your next city break? Here’s why it should be Warsaw.

10/02/2024

Destinations

Here’s where Americans are travelling in Europe this autumn

With US flights to these European capitals set to soar, we take you off the beaten track in London, Paris and Rome.

17/09/2023

Destinations

Visit these beautiful cities with Portugal’s €49 rail pass

The €49 pass can be purchased each month and allows you to advantage of unlimited journeys on Portugal’s regional trains.

25/08/2023

Experiences

Embark on a spectacular train journey through Mexico's Copper Canyon

Departing from Los Mochis in Sinaloa, the Chepe Express train takes passengers on an awe-inspiring trip through Mexico’s Copper Canyon.

06/08/2023

Destinations

Sarajevo's tourism booms as travellers discover latest Balkan hotspot

Warm weather, low prices and fascinating history are luring tourists to Bosnia’s capital like never before.

04/08/2023

Mobility

Tokyo tests automated, simultaneous translation at railway station

The 40 cm high semi-transparent display sees translations pop up simultaneously on the screen as station staff and foreign tourists speak.

03/08/2023

Destinations

Busan: Why you should visit South Korea’s second city

Our guide to the best attractions and most delicious food in Busan, South Korea’s second city.

25/06/2023

Destinations

On location: Films from 2023 to inspire your next holiday

The biggest films for 2023 were filmed all around the world, and their locations promise spectacular sights for travellers.

18/06/2023

Destinations

Where are the best budget-friendly destinations in Portugal?

There's so much more to Portugal than the Algarve. Here are our favourite picks for a low-cost sunny getaway.

25/05/2023

Experiences

More travellers are booking with travel agents than pre-pandemic

From Trailfinders to TUI, travel agents are opening high street stores to meet demand for face-to-face advice.

16/05/2023