The other ‘miracle’ of the Japanese bullet train
Trains running along Japan’s network of high-speed railway lines known as the Shinkansen are widely referred to as bullet…
4 amazing luxury travel itineraries to try for yourself
For almost 30 years Elegant Resorts has been crafting luxury travel itineraries, pioneering the way with a focus on…
Europe’s most breathtaking train ride
Switzerlands, if not Europes, most spectacular train ride, the Glacier Express departs the chic and wealthy resort of St…
4 iconic Canadian experiences in Alberta
Each year, Canada welcomes millions of travellers to explore its cosmopolitan cities, its alpine lakes, its vast mountains and…
Interview with Tim Bewer, Founder and Director of Isan Explorer
Originally from Wisconsin in the USA, Tim has lived full-time in Khon Kaen, Thailand since 2007. After a short…
Top 10 tips for first-timers visiting Paris
I was going on a Viking River Cruise to Southern France with my best friend, Joan, who mentioned that…
5 unforgettable African rail experiences
Luxuries of a bygone era, there is little that can relax the mind and soul more than a luxury…
5 recommendations for a luxury tour of Japan
If youre a traveller with a sense of adventure then the Far East is a part of the world…
5 reasons why the North of England is awesome
Theres been a lot of talk lately about divisions between the North and South of the UK and, even…
The top 5 train journeys to take in India
Travelling by train in India is an experience like no other. From luxury trains with comfortable cabins and fine…
The world’s best rail journeys
Train journeys offer a more relaxed pace of travel and often evoke a feeling of a bygone era, with…
The Al-Andalus tourist train: “a palace on wheels”
Anyone who has crossed Europe on sleeper trains will know that theyre not always so comfortable. However, the Spanish…
Latin America’s most unforgettable train rides
There is something about the antiquated things of yesterday that provokes a nostalgic endearment beckoning one to defy the…
3 European cities in 5 fabulous days
The sun hadnt even come up when I realized it was going to be one of those days. During…
How to travel in luxury on the Eurostar
Sometimes the most convenient way to get around Europe isnt by air but instead by rail. But did you…
Ultimate worlds
We know, size isn’t everything. But while not trying to make it onto the pages of the Guinness Book…
