Of course, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt had to be included in our 2 week Swiss train itinerary. This iconic scenic train ride that crosses Switzerland east to west over the high alps and links two of the world’s famous ski resorts is a must-do for anyone interested in train travel […]
The Bernina Express is dubbed the most beautiful train ride in Switzerland. Some even say in the world! Is this a clever marketing hype to lure people in to ride the train from Tirano to St. Moritz and Chur? Or does the claim live up to the hype? Let’s find out! As a train travel
The scenic train ride from Lucerne to Lugano on the Gotthard Panorama Express route was a highlight of my train trip to Switzerland. Read more about this scenic Swiss train ride and the Wilhelm Tell Express as I share my experience on the boat and this fantastic train ride through the mountains. Located in the
The Pre-Alpine Express is a scenic train route connecting Lucerne and St. Gallen in Switzerland. And Switzerland hosts some of the most beautiful scenic train rides in the world! For expample, the famous Bernina Express and the Glacier Express are of world-class beauty. Although I 100% agree with this, during my 15-day railway trip through
When I planned my trip around Southern Spain, I wanted to have a base for a couple of days. I choose Jerez for 3 days and decided I’d take a day trip by train from Jerez to Cadiz. I share my experience with the Jerez to Cadiz train and the things to do in Cadiz
Recently, I visited Bologna in the Emilia Romagna province of Italy with my boyfriend. We had 4 full days to explore and decided to take a day trip to the region to see more. We went on a day trip from Bologna to Parma by train. I’ll show you how the train from Bologna to
If you plan to visit Russia and see the biggest cities, you might consider traveling by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Although flying is an option, the train is fast, comfortable and brings you to the heart of the city. Read here what it is like to travel on the overnight sleeper trains from
What is the Cinque Terre Card and do you need it to travel on the Cinque Terre Train in Italy? Read my guide about train travel in Cinque Terre and whether or not you should buy the Cinque Terre Pass to stop at the Cinque Terre train stations to explore these colorful seaside villages in
As the lady behind the glass window bent over to slide the window open, I could see she was tired. Was she as tired as me? I just spend nearly 24 hours on the train to Romania and finally arrived in Bucharest. I followed the epic Orient Express route from my hometown in the Netherlands to
When I was thinking of my travel plans for Europe for the spring of 2017, I looked at the map and wondered where I would go. My eyes were drawn to Turkey, one of my favorite countries to travel to and I remembered my idea to take the train to Turkey. I immediately got excited
Although it has been a few years since I traveled overland to Tibet and Nepal, I think about Tibet on a regular basis. My experiences in Tibet are edged in my memory and they pop up at any random occasion. And I don’t mind at all. I jotted down my favorite memories and the things
The Orient Express appeals to many. Famous books and movies like Murder on the Orient Express are bestsellers even in modern times. Throughout history, there have been many referrals to train travel in Europe on the Orient Express route. But what is it like to travel on the modern Orient Express? I took the train
Every time I tell someone I traveled by train from Russia to Nepal, eyes pop and jaws drop. I find myself repeating what an amazing experience traveling on the Trans Mongolian Railway is and everyone should experience it once. Many people have heard about the Trans Mongolian Railway and although it appeals to many travelers,
I’d never been to Prague before but 4 days of only city sightseeing seemed a bit much, so I wanted to take a day trip from Prague. I took the train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov (Český Krumlov) for a day of castles and cute views. But how does it work? How to book tickets
Everyone who visits Peru wants to go to Machu Picchu. But how to travel to Machu Picchu by train? I traveled by train to Machu Picchu and these are my experiences. Read my non-hiking guide and how to get to Machu Picchu by train. Learn from my practical tips and experiences on buying train tickets