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Cond Nast Traveler Magazine SeptemberOctober 2018 Volume VI Truth in Travel Eastern Express
Jo Rodgers

Train Journeys

Train Journeys

The Best Train Trips in the World: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

The world’s most swoon-worthy way to slow travel? These train trips, from Europe routes to India and Australia options.
Train Journeys

What It's Like to Ride the Seven Stars Kyushu—Japan's Version of the Orient Express

On board the newly renovated train, guests sip cocktails as views of forests and volcanoes fly by.
Women Who Travel

Women Who Travel Podcast: The Romance and Reality of Sleeper Trains

Host Lale Arikoglu sits down with author Monisha Rajesh to chat about these overnight journeys, plus a listener dispatch who rode the rails across Canada.
Train Journeys

4 Scenic Amtrak Routes for Stunning Views of Fall Foliage

These Amtrak destinations offer activities centered around fall foliage—plus amazing views on the train journey.
Train Journeys

Amtrak Is Adding More Late-Night Departures, With Fares Starting at Just $5

Taking night trains could mean huge savings — Amtrak's Night Owl fares are now available on more select Northeast Regional routes.
Shopping

How to Pack for Overnight Train Trips: Everything First-Timers Should Know

Including how to get a good night's sleep in economy.
Train Journeys

Meet the Retirees Who Serve as Volunteer Guides on Amtrak Trains

After a two-year pause because of COVID, Trails & Rails volunteers are back onboard Amtrak trains to talk about the history, geology, and national parks out the window.
Train Journeys

Buy One Train Ticket, Get One Free During Amtrak’s Valentine’s Day Sale

The sale runs through February 16 for travel from March through August. 
Train Journeys

A New Version of the Orient Express Train Is Coming to Italy in 2023

The Orient Express ‘La Dolce Vita’ will whisk travelers through 14 Italian regions as well as Istanbul, Paris, and Croatia.
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What Train Travel Looks Like for British Royals

The British Royal Train is just as exclusive as it sounds.
Train Journeys

Europe Is Undergoing a Sleeper Train Renaissance

A bevy of new sleeper trains are cropping up throughout the region—and offering perks like spacious beds, room service, and craft cocktails.
Train Journeys

A Guide to the Eurail Pass: What to Know About Train Travel in Europe

The multi-stop rail ticket is an iconic and budget-friendly way to tour Europe—as long as you're maximizing the perks.
Train Journeys

Train Travel in the U.S. Is Getting More Luxurious

Upscale sight-seeing tours, new products from Amtrak, and planned high-speed routes are making U.S. train travel more comfortable and convenient.
Train Journeys

Train Travel With Kids: Tips for a Smooth Journey from Parents and Travel Experts

Whether you’re traveling with toddlers or teens.
Train Journeys

Meet the U.S. Tourists Who Only Travel by Train

For these frequent travelers, a rail journey tops any other mode of transport.
Train Journeys

How Pullman Porters Influenced a Generation of Black Train Travelers

Aside from assisting passengers, these train workers did everything from disseminating Black newspapers to training young employees.
News & Advice

Traveling Through New York’s Penn Station Just Got a Lot More Glamorous

The new Moynihan Train Hall gives travelers plenty of reasons to linger at Penn Station.
News & Advice

Amtrak's Black Friday Sale Means 50 Percent Off Train Travel

Some high-speed Acela routes are under $50. 
News & Advice

Amtrak's Latest Sale Includes Acela Routes and Social Distance-Friendly Roomettes

Acela tickets are as low as $69 between New York and Washington, D.C.
Train Journeys

I Work on a Luxury Train, and We’re Rethinking Everything After COVID-19

“Taking the Rocky Mountaineer is not just about getting from point A to B; it's about the experience.”