Posted yesterday by Railpage System User
Europe comes alive in the summer. There’s an energy and vibrancy that radiates through much of the continent when the sun reappears after a long winter.
Posted yesterday by Railpage System User
Melburnians have had to contend with a lot of challenges lately, and we're sorry to say there's been yet another blow to our city's vibrant cultural fabric. Melbourne Museum's incredibly popular and long-running Wild: Amazing animals in a changing world exhibition is set to permanently close at the end of January.
Posted 2 days ago by Railpage System User
In 2000, George Bush won, Al Gore lost, and about half the country was sorely disappointed.
Posted 3 days ago by Railpage System User
For years the idyllic Mornington Peninsula has provided refuge for Melburnians looking for an accessible and relaxing weekend away.
Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
A small village in Buckinghamshire that would otherwise be totally unremarkable, is now a heritage centre for one man. The man is Roald Dahl, who lived the village for roughly the second half of his life, and it’s the village that inspired many of his most famous children stories.
Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
This year, every Church of England cathedral will open their doors after hours on at least one evening though out the year.
Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
Plans to revamp an existing office block next to St Paul’s tube station could see a large roof garden open to the public added to the top. The current building, the former BT headoffice was built in the early 1980s was sold to private equity investors Orion Capital Managers for £210 million, with BT moving out in 2022.
Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
In the heart of Charlton village is a drinking fountain that arrived a year after the event it commemorates.
Posted 4 days ago by Railpage System User
This tall grey lady just outside London City Airport is Athena, and she’s also the tallest bronze sculpture in the UK.
Posted one week ago by Railpage System User
As far as I know, these classic stainless steel beauties bring up the rear of the Hudson Bay (Winnipeg-Churchill), the Skeena (Jasper-Prince George-Prince Rupert), the Ocean (Halifax-Montreal) and, of course, VIA’s trains 1 and 2, The Canadian (Vancouver-Toronto).
Posted one week ago by bevans
We’re likely to see a big push to help fund and expand Amtrak over the next few years.
Posted one week ago by Railpage System User
Sometimes I wonder if the powers-that-be at Amtrak understand the real difference between coach passengers and sleeping car passengers.
Posted one week ago by Railpage System User
Winter is a unique time to visit the European continent. Crowds are usually thinner, train rides take on a whole new atmosphere, and there’s also a palpable feeling of festivity floating throughout the continent.
Posted one week ago by Railpage System User
Every April—well, not this past year, of course—but every April in previous years, the Rail Passengers Association has met in Washington for its annual three-day Spring meeting.
Posted 2 weeks ago by Railpage System User
If you have never been on a long-distance train, I’ll acknowledge you might have a hard time understanding how anyone could justify taking three days to cross the country when it can be done in only six hours by plane.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
I opened Google Maps on my phone in the basement-level hostel in Zakopane and discovered a problem.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
I carry a notebook when I travel. It’s 4×8-inches, but it opens the long way so it slips easily into my back pocket.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
Someone—I forget who—once said if he had to choose between luck and skill, he would pick luck every time.
Posted 3 weeks ago by Railpage System User
I got an email the other day from someone—a woman— who was aware that Amtrak management has been giving their conductors a hard time.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
The 20th century saw the creation of some classic planes, trains and automobiles, many of which are still in fine working order and on occasion are rolled out for all to enjoy.
Posted last month by GheringhapLoop
Created specifically for local travellers, The Legendary Indian Pacific & Western Australia itinerary will take your clients on a journey through Australia’s Outback from Adelaide to Perth with two nights aboard the magical Indian Pacific.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
Lauterbrunnen is an idyllic Swiss village located in an impossibly beautiful valley in the Alps. Towering snow-capped peaks, high-altitude waterfalls and rough valley sides mean you seldom have to move to take in a truly breathtaking view.
Posted last month by Railpage System User
With the holidays approaching like a speeding locomotive, many of us wonder what might be on the table this year for us to feast our eyes and tummy’s on.
Posted last month by bevans
At VITRINE, Basel, the artist creates a theatre-like setting, which reflects on the aesthetics of public transportation
Posted 2 months ago by Railpage System User
Ask any professional advertising or marketing person what is the single most effective and least expensive form of advertising and I’ll bet the answer will be, “Word of Mouth.”
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