Last chance to ride the storied train We will soon bid farewell to Queensland Rail’s historic Sunlander. The venerable Australian train has been on the tracks of Australia’s East Coast for 60 years and will take its final journeys from Brisbane to Cairns on Sunday December 28, 2014 and from Cairns to Brisbane on Wednesday, December 31, 2014....Read More
How fans around the globe follow the World Cup Maybe it’s the drama of witnessing the best of proud nations laying it all on the line or maybe it’s the excitement of being part of a passionate crowd cheering in the stands and screaming from the top of their lungs. It could also be about feeling the palpable tension...Read More
Lighting fires and seeking soulmates The month of June marks the end of spring and the beginning of summer. From starting up bonfires and performing rituals, to dreaming about their future mate, people in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark celebrate Midsummer’s Day in interesting ways. Read to find out about the crazy traditions of Midsummer’s...Read More
Enjoy transport around London for Free! Get a free 15£ Oyster card when you buy a BritRail Pass or train ticket. This offer is exclusive to the first 50 orders using the coupon code : FREEOYSTER One free Oyster card will be included for each traveler with a BritRail Pass or train ticket. The Oyster card provides access to London’s...Read More
Raising a toast for Scotland’s national drink This month is Whisky Month in Scotland and the country’s national drink becomes the highlight of festivals, events and tours that feature behind-the-scenes secrets of whisky creations. As you travel across the region of Speyside, you’ll discover the Whisky Trail, which is related to some of the world...Read More
Choose from 4 rail passes to travel the Land Down Under From the eastern coastlines of Queensland and New South Wales to the vast Outback, Australia offers many exotic landscapes to explore. With 4 great rail passes to choose from, you can be sure there’s one to the region of your choice. Queensland Coastal Pass The Queensland Coastal...Read More
Travel in the Swiss Alps with the new Jungfrau Rail Passes You can now purchase rail passes to travel on the Jungfrau Railways network in Switzerland. The 3-day Jungfrau VIP Pass and 6-day Jungfrau Railways Pass both allow you to travel to Kleine Scheidegg, Schnyge Platte, Harder Kulm and other popular destinations in the Bernese...Read More
By Patti Nickell GLASGOW, Scotland. Eight of us sat around a table – flasks, tubes and bottles filled with liquids lined up before us. Under the watchful eye of “Professor” Alastair, we mixed and mingled the liquids, adding a dollop of one and a soupcon of another to our beakers. Every so often, an excited “aha” seemed...Read More
Between the months of March and May, Japan turns into a wonderland of pretty pink flowers. The cherry blossom season peaks from about mid-March to late April, so we invite you to explore these top spots and many more, with your Japan Rail Pass. 1. Mt Yoshino When it comes to cherry blossom viewing in Japan,...Read More
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