Have you ever heard of the Death Railway? AKA the Burma Railway, this line was built by Prisoners of War of WWII and still runs through parts of Thailand. It’s a fascinating part of Thai culture and world history, and has even influenced film and literature. Here are 7 highlights along the track you can’t … Read more
Did you know the little Southeast Asian country of Laos has more high-speed rail than the USA and Australia combined? The Boten-Vientiane Railway runs through northern Loas and reaches speeds of over 160kmp/h. But what’s it like to catch and ride this new rapid train line? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more … Read more
Iconic as it is, the Ghan is more than just a train journey through the centre of Australia. It’s an opportunity to get out and see some of the most unique parts of the outback. Here’s what the off-train experiences on the Ghan Expedition are like. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more … Read more
Balanced on its twin filigree rails that stitch their way through the vast desert and scrub of central Australia, the Ghan Expedition train threads its four-day journey from Darwin to Adelaide. But what’s it like to travel on the Ghan? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more
One of the first things we look at when we’re travel-planning is work out how we get to a place. Here’s what we’ve found to when we’re travelling through Europe and the best way to get around. There’s nowhere else in the world quite like Europe for travel opportunities. It’s compact, it’s diverse, it’s safe—I … Read more
Travelling in Japan is – in a word – suberashii. Wonderful. But like all new places to visit, there are a few things we wish we’d known about before we arrived in Japan. Here are three things that will make your time in the Land of the Rising Sun even better. One thing that strikes … Read more
It’s been an incredible trip to the States, but like all good things, it is coming to an end. For the last leg of this journey, we’re back in sunny San Diego to see our friends and to get one last good hit of Mexican food before we head back to Sydney. Our time in … Read more
Although Puglia in south-eastern Italy has been much over-looked by tourism over the years, it’s surprisingly easy for visitors to explore. Here’s our guide on how to travel around beautiful towns, countryside and coastlines of Puglia. Puglia is a place of elegant baroque white-walled cities and enchanting fishing villages. It’s a place of sweeping landscapes, … Read more
Wondering about buying train tickets to Lake Como online vs on the day? Wondering about how to get to Lake Como from Milan’s airports? Wondering about the ferry services on Lake Como? Wondering whether a day trip to Lake Como is long enough? Here’s our ultimate travel guide to Lake Como. Lake Como’s one of … Read more
With its tropical weather, Hawaii-like shores and unique culture, Okinawa offers the perfect mix of island time and Japanese sophistication. But how do you get there? Okinawa is Japan’s most southerly prefecture. Its string-of-pearl archipelago reaches almost within sight of the shores of Taiwan. And its ancient culture makes it as different as it is … Read more