A new year calls for new trends in the travel world–including how we get from one place to another. While train travel has been trending in the last few years, this mode of transportation will only increase in popularity in 2024, according to predictions. This year, more travelers are leaving crowded airports behind and turning …

In case you haven’t heard, this year, Mexico is set to launch its largest infrastructure project in decades. From December 1, the country will open a new scenic train route that will make exploring its most beautiful peninsula a lot easier. The Maya Train, as it has been called, will stop at numerous tourist hotspots …

Though Europe is famous for its well-connected, cross-border railways, trains have never been their first option, as it can be quite expensive, journeys can be long, and when you have between one and two weeks to explore the continent, flying is just more convenient. Well, that might not be the case anymore. Now that flying …

In recent years, this slow mode of travel has quickly made a comeback. Of course we’re talking about overnight sleeper trains. In Europe passengers are hopping on board overnight sleeper trains to enjoy a slower and more scenic ride. But in the United States, train lovers and curious travelers may be wondering how they can …

Who would’ve ever thought that plane tickets would be cheaper than train fares?  I used to always think that trains were the most accessible and budget-friendly way to get around Europe.  Without having to pay for checked luggage, a seat, and other amenities on the plane, I had assumed that the train would be the …

We’ve all heard the saying, “it’s about the journey, not the destination.” Well, these trains are living proof.  In the face of skyrocketing flight prices and reliably chaotic airports, more travelers are turning to trains than ever before. Plenty of trains are scenic, trendy, and comfortable – but some trains are more than just a …

Traveling in North America this season doesn’t always have to involve planes. Sometimes the best way to get to a new or favorite destination is by train or bus. Not only is this more sustainable for the environment, but it can save you a few bucks since gas prices for planes are skyrocketing.  Traveling by …

Now that airfares are getting increasingly expensive, the era of train travel is officially back, and countries that up until now had invested primarily in road infrastructure, or their aviation sectors, are turning their gaze to the railway. One of the world’s top tourist destinations, Mexico is among them, planning to have 11 train routes …

Are you going on an Euro backpacking trip anytime soon? You may want to reconsider whatever itinerary you have planned, as we have just come across an irresistible deal that will make your travels much simpler. Instead of multiple, ultra-expensive flights that will likely get delayed in the end, how about booking a single train …

Now that airlines are failing to fulfill their summer schedule and their cancellation rates are skyrocketing, Spain is making some train journeys completely free, as well as slashing public transport prices by 50% in metropolitan areas. In sum, traveling around mainland Spain this summer will no longer be super expensive as it once was. Spain …

A new rail travel company, promising travelers low-cost travel options as well as low carbon emissions, is set to launch in the UK later this month. The operator – Lumo – is backed by First Group, a British multi-national transport group based in Scotland that already oversees several different bus, coach and rail options in …

Long before there were planes to take you from point A to point B, it was trains that dominated the way people got around the country. Whilst often an overlooked form of transportation in the modern world, trains are an ideal form of transportation for travelers who want to go on domestic trips – and, …