Rail & Road Travel
train travel
“The journey is part of the experience – an expression of the seriousness of one’s intent. One doesn’t take the A train to Mecca.”
– Anthony Bourdain
Jumping in a car or campervan to hit the open road is so exhilarating. Feeling the wind in your hair as you round the curve of the road to discover a new landscape is alluring.
Likewise, sitting at the window on a train and it traverses a mountain range or along a coastline or even through a plain is magical. The gentle rocking of the train can ease you into a meditative state (or gentle nap) as you enjoy the beautiful scenery.
If you’re filled with wanderlust there’s no better way to travel than rail and road travel.
As Emma Chase, author of Tamed said, “the greatest part of a road trip isn’t arriving at your destination. It’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.”
The spontaneity and liberation that rail and road travel offers is empowering and the ability to be experience a beautiful landscape closeup is humbling.
Experience the road and travel along the rails as you explore these stories.
Travelling by train in China is not as difficult as you might first think, though buying tickets can be a fraught affair with the many booths and total lack of any language other than Chinese which can confront you.
While most tourists may flock to the Californian coast for a road trip (and fairly so), travelers searching for something different should set their gaze on the Midwest towards South Dakota.
Like most people who have touched down on the continent, Africa has captured my soul in a way that you just can’t understand until you’ve been.
As airborne travel is still largely discouraged due to the pandemic, many of us have taken to exploring our backyards by wheels...
As country borders remain closed and travel restrictions show very few signs of lifting, many people are turning to domestic travel alternatives. Instead of flying to far-flung places, tourists are taking to campervan travel. While campervanning is nothing new to tourists in destinations like New Zealand or Australia, there has been a major upswing in people getting around this way since COVID hit.
As 2020 dawned, my travel calendar filled with big plans. The St. Olav Festival in Norway, gorilla trekking in Uganda, and truffle hunting in Croatia were among the adventures scheduled for the coming months. Sadly, those plans came to an abrupt halt thanks to COVID-19.
As travelers seek ways to minimize their impact on the environment while moving about the globe, Amtrak trains are standing out as an increasingly desirable option. The eco-friendliness of this transportation option is a big selling point, as the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that trains use about 50 percent less fuel per passenger than cars and 33 percent less than planes for the same trips.
If you’re looking for something unique for your holiday travel, consider the Napa Valley Wine Train with its special Santa Train. It’s a Christmas-themed train that’s great for families that travels through the scenic areas of Napa Valley with a bunch of fun activities and snacks for everybody to enjoy.
Our final morning in Lake Louise began with a breathtaking sunrise over the pristine lake and snow-capped mountains, which we admired from the comfort of our room’s large picture window. Lake Louise's beauty is unparalleled; it feels like a glimpse of heaven—though we’d hope for warmer temperatures! If you're seeking the perfect place to escape, reflect, and recharge, Lake Louise is a must-visit destination.
As part of our unforgettable Canadian Rockies train journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, day seven brought us to the heart of Banff National Park. After arriving last night, we checked into the Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets, a tranquil retreat nestled in a secluded, forested area just above the town of Banff. Our cozy two-level loft chalet, complete with a real fireplace and a fully-equipped kitchen, offered stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks and plenty of small wildlife sightings—pure bliss! To our delight, the kitchen was stocked with breakfast essentials like bacon, eggs, and coffee, setting the stage for a peaceful morning.
Our day began a little sleepily as we made our way to the Rocky Mountaineer Station, located on the outskirts of downtown Vancouver. Over 500 excited passengers were gathered, eagerly anticipating the long journey ahead. We were about to travel from the lush coastal rainforests of British Columbia, through the majestic Canadian Rockies, and into the unexpected desert landscape of Canada, en route to our overnight stop in Kamloops.
