We can't help it. If it's rail, we're there. Those of you who have stuck with us over the years know what we're talking about: rail travel. Do a search and you'll find dozens of posts here about this most intelligent mode of travel. A few years back, we featured…
You know, Japan and the Japanese are a truly unique people. Kindness and politeness are guiding stars for the country. They possess a number of deeply ingrained characteristics that are often described as endearing and admirable. These traits are a direct reflection of a culture that highly values harmony, respect, and meticulous attention…
Sometimes, taking a holiday can be a real drag. Either there is too much to do (most of which doesn't appeal to you, or its so ridiculously expensive that it's just not worth the price.) It's only a room, isn't it? Well, time to trust the Swedes. Home furnishings stalwarts, IKEA,…
A number of years back, a British company called Yotel turned the existing concept of holiday stays upside down, focusing mostly on the existing hotel concept and offering that has existed forever. They describe themselves as YOTEL offers guests a hotel experience that challenges the status quo, with a promise to deliver a different kind…
You may think you have it all, and maybe you do. But can you top this?
As the world heaves and pushes and pulls and demands ever more, what do you do to ensure that you're at the top of the luxury pile? Simple. Build your own Electric Rail system. The…
For as long as there has been a British Empire, there has been fish and chips. The country survived on it. It was only logical. The fish came from the sea that surrounds the British Isle. Similarly, potatoes are another staple that British people can't live without. Put fish and…
Today we offer a post on Asia, again (this case Japan) where nearly everything is possible and they make sure to make it so. We recently posted a hotel in Japan that is 7.0$ per night. We thought it was a joke, but it certainly wasn't (read more here ) We suppose every country…
For some of us, there was a period in time where - at least in the United States - cowboy shows and movies were all the rage. People from around the world couldn't get enough of them. It was no coincidence that many of them were located in the US, because wide open,…
If life leaves you with lemons, make lemonade. We humans really have the chance to make things better. A better world, a better future, better relations and better lives. All it takes is some positivity, some elbow grease and a lot of help. Oh yes, in this case, a good example…
Ah, Venice. What can we say that already hasn't been said? One thing that we're sure has been said or muttered is "how can I reliably get on a Vaporetto? They're always full or late." We might have the solution for you. Our affiliate partners, Klook, have taken a good…
Y'know. All it takes is one spoiled despot to ruin everyone's week. Europe as always been a halcyon of peace, love and understanding. That's why In 2023, Europe welcomed over 700 million international tourist arrivals. It's an example of how we all should behave, no matter our political, lingual or religious…
If you're visiting Paris by rail for the first time, negotiating the steps, the corners, the language and finding your track and seat all at once might feel like a Herculean feat. But, fear not. We have an easy and useful way to do it, courtesy of The Man In Seat 61. Take this video…
Regular readers will know that we are zealots when it comes to using trains rather than cars. Why is that? No Driving Stress: You don't have to worry about navigating, traffic jams, road rage, finding parking, or dealing with unexpected road closures. Someone else is doing the driving! Time for Yourself: Instead of focusing…
As Sir Winston Churchill once coined, some things are "just a mystery combined with an enigma wrapped in a puzzle" Perhaps we're never meant to know sometimes. Maybe "they" want it that that way. Or maybe this is just my imagination running away with me. One confusing thing that is for sure…
Another day, another chance to be zealots and convey the miracle that is rail. We have enough rail content on our site to keep you busy until the cows come home. We often feature the USA's Amtrak, because it often needs a little love. The US government doesn't really give it…
Quito? Neato! This time by train.
We're very fortunate that many of the big content creators have, over the past year or so, been releasing stories, videos and how to visit places that you might want to visit. The films are created, released and then made available on YouTube. When you have creators…
Man, if there is anything that will get us more excited than trains and planes, it has to be trams. Sad, I know. They're not everywhere, and that's the thing that makes them so beguiling. Thus, being able to find one and ride one is an absolute thrill for transport geeks like us.…
A retrospective post about sea food, seafood and gluttony. Or would that be gluten-y Where Я your manners? Cruises are a dream come true to most people. All you can eat, or you can drink, all you can stomach, and all you can't. And as the old old saying goes, nothing succeeds like…
East meets west, and we're all winners. Now is one of the better times in human history. It is much easier to get around, compared to decades past. Technology is, let's face it, amazing. And, in many cases, prices are aimed at nearly everyone's pocket. Yes, the world is generally…
We guess that we needn't try to sell you on the world of travel. You're on our site for that very purpose, and we love sharing our finds with you. As my partner and I get older, we can see that our days are numbered, but that doesn't mean necessarily that we need…