A scenic journey in the heart of the fjords Flam Railway takes you on a journey through Norway’s mountains and fjords in what many believe is among the finest rail experiences. Between the roaring falls and the quiet valleys, the Flam Railway presents many high notes and is a must for any visit to Norway. ...Read More
Over 100 bonus offers at attractions in England, Scotland and Wales There are now over 100 more great reasons to bring a BritRail Pass or Ticket on your next trip as you can take advantage of BritRail Bonus Offers, including special benefits available for top attractions and activities throughout the UK! Use them to get inspiration and...Read More
A new pass that lets you discover Vienna, Prague, Salzburg & Budapest The new Central Europe Triangle Pass is valid for three one-way trips on one of the following routes: Vienna-Budapest-Prague-Vienna Vienna-Salzburg-Prague-Vienna Your journey can start in any one of the mentioned cities and you can travel in any direction. For example, you can choose to start...Read More
Between Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Epiphany, there is a lot going on in Rome during the winter months. The city is arguably the capital of Christianity and, as such, finely ties in the different holidays to their religious roots. Around Christmas, the main type of decorations you’ll encounter is the presepe – the creche or nativity scene. You’ll...Read More
Celebrating the New Year with Scottish dances, burning fireballs, chilling rivers and more Scotland is world renowned for its end of year celebrations called Hogmanay, where you can enjoy the transition to the New Year with thousands of merrymakers who make the trip annually. It’s where you can attend a massive party, dance all night...Read More
Save up to 20% on a German Rail Pass and Discover Southern Germany with special bonus offers. With the German Rail Pass Promotion, purchased between October 1st and December 7th, 2013, you’re entitled to free city cards, discounts and free admission to tours and museums in Southern Germany. The pass lets you travel to cities...Read More
One of the most frequent questions people ask when planning train travel in Europe is whether they should consider buying a Eurail Pass (or InterRail Pass for European Residents) or train tickets. Here, we compare the two options and highlight the main features in order to help you decide which one is best for you....Read More
By Patrice Raplee Yorkshire, a historic county of Northern England, is the largest in the United Kingdom. The county’s lush and unspoiled countryside, lovely villages, grand coastlines and spellbinding, rugged north moors are a unique destination. Yorkshire offers travelers the opportunity to visit remarkable castles with majestic estates that have almost vanished over the years...Read More
With our 10th city in sight we boarded the morning train from Granada to Madrid. Renfe’s Altaria train covers this route with beautiful scenic views in just over 4 hours, including popular stops along the way, most notably Cordoba. Last stop, Madrid Atocha! This ultra modern train station has all the buzz and amenities one...Read More
A five days flexible pass to discover East Japan by train You can now get your hands on the new JR East Flexi Pass, valid for any 5 days of rail travel within a period of 14 days. Released on July 1st, the pass allows you to travel at your pace from one destination to...Read More
