World’s 15 Most Scenic Train Rides
Some journeys are the destination. The alpine classics still lead the list: glacier expresses that spiral through mountainsides and cross viaducts a cathedral could stand under.
Asia answers with tea-country narrow gauge and coastal lines where the surf sprays the windows; the Americas counter with canyon rails and prairie sunsets that last three provinces.
Our advice after fifteen favourites: always book the late afternoon departure, sit on the shadow side, and never trade a window seat for a table.
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Travel writer and trip planner at Canvas Travel. Mia has visited 47 countries and shares practical guides, packing tips and destination inspiration.
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Wish I had read this before our last trip.
Fantastic detail, thanks for sharing.
Bookmarked, incredibly helpful.
The best summary of this I have read anywhere.
Brilliant tips as always.
Saving this for our trip next month, thank you!
This is exactly the guide I needed.
We followed these tips last year and they were spot on.
Great write-up, the photos sold it.
Adding this straight to the itinerary.
Wish I had read this before our last trip.
Fantastic detail, thanks for sharing.