August 17, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
Getting from one place to the next via train is an extremely rewarding way to travel. Train travel is relaxing and leisurely. It has a smaller carbon footprint than travelling by plane and the views are better too. You see more of a destination from the tracks than the air. [...]
November 15, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
The rise of budget airlines has made it cheaper and easier than ever to fly across Europe, but as the world gets greener more of us are re-discovering the joys of the railway. As well as reducing your carbon footprint, train travel often offers a more direct route to the [...]
June 16, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
Over the past few years, long-haul train travel has been undergoing a real renaissance – and we’re all for it. Nothing quite compares to the romance of railway. Throw in private butlers, an ensuite bathtub and fine dining all day, and we’re very happy to forgo our air miles. The [...]
September 1, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Travelling by train in Europe is one of the best ways to get around, with most cities linked up on several routes. Now, a new route is making it even easier! Three of Central Europe’s prettiest cities – Budapest, Vienna and Prague – are now accessible on a low-cost route [...]
July 15, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
You might pass through the station every morning on your daily commute, but how often do you look around? While your local transport hub might not be the most exciting, there’s some seriously beautiful train stations around the world. These Instagrammable train stations feature glorious architecture, stunning artwork and intricate [...]
March 3, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton
Travelling by train is longer than flying no more. With highspeed rails and bullet trains all over Europe and Asia, it’s easier now than ever to get from point A to B with speed and ease. Taking a train is now becoming faster and more convenient than trodding through airport [...]
December 18, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Travelling by train can be one of the best ways to discover a new country – relaxing in your carriage, watching the scenery roll on by. And while sure, travelling through Thailand by train might not always be a piece of cake, it’s an essential experience to have in the [...]
December 12, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Machu Picchu is one of the most visited tourism destinations in the world, and is a must-visit for any traveller exploring South America. We suggest spending a night or two in Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu to acclimatise first. But, how to get from Cusco to Machu [...]
December 6, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Travelling by train can be one of the best ways to discover a new country – relaxing in your carriage, watching the scenery roll on by. And while sure, travelling through by train might not always be a piece of cake, it’s an essential experience to have in the [...]
September 16, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
While a plane might get you to your destination quicker, there’s something special about a truly amazing train journey – where the trip itself is half the joy. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the very best train trips in Europe you need to experience at least once in [...]
January 9, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
While a plane might get you to your destination quicker, there’s something special about a truly amazing train journey – where the trip itself is half the joy. Whistling through lush countryside, reading as you watch the scenery go by has a certain charm. [...]