A WHIRLWIND day of sightseeing, socialising and Mexican food in Toronto comes to an end. I say my farewells to wonderful hosts nearafar, boomergirl50 and adventureista as we…
Train stations often get a bad rep, but our very own London St Pancras International turns out to be something of a sparkling diamond in…
I know what you’ve been thinking. ’What the hell has been going on in trainland for the past seven days?
Last night I took a short trip on Glasgow’s Subway for the first time in years. I always forget about it, mostly opting to explore…
One of my favourite books about train travel is Jenny Diski’s Stranger on a Train: Daydreaming and Smoking Around America.
Sometimes it’s hard to summon much enthusiasm for travelling by train in your own country. The association with a frustrating and deadening commuting routine can…






















