Keen for a road trip abroad, but don’t want to drive on the other side of the road? You’re not alone. Luckily, around 30% of countries in the world drive on the left,
11th September 2025 - Slow Travel
There’s no better way to witness Japan’s postcard-perfect landscapes than through the frame of a train window. Zip through Tokyo’s neon lights on a Shinkansen (bullet train),
3rd March 2025 - Japan Slow Travel
Whether you’re mad about locomotives, a lover of luxury trains, or simply appreciate the slow beauty of gliding along the tracks at your leisure, train travel is having a major moment right now.
27th February 2025 - Slow Travel
Norway is already famous for some of the most scenic railway routes in the world, and this new five-night, six-day sleeper service, slated for launch in late 2025 or 2026,
31st January 2025 - Norway Slow Travel
There are certain types of trips that belong in the pantheon of travel experiences. An African safari would be one, the annual ski holiday another, the Rome city break, the family beach holiday.
27th November 2024 - Egypt Slow Travel
Here at Original Travel, we're big believers in the benefits of slow travel. We define this as travelling by modes of transport other than plane or car - such as train,
10th November 2024 - Slow Travel
Tracing the length of Sweden from the culture-rich Mora to the sparse Lapland in the far north, the legendary Inlandsbanan railway line cuts through some
17th October 2024 - Sweden Slow Travel
A road trip to Europe is one thing (and a pretty epic thing at that), but taking the whole family – your favourite four-legged friends included – is a recipe for an unforgettable European adventure.
22nd August 2024 - Slow Travel
While USA holidays are synonymous with epic road trips, it’s easy to overlook the nation’s equally epic capacity for train travel. Forget extortionate gas
8th July 2024 - USA Slow Travel
Now thirty years old, the Eurotunnel has spent three decades proving itself as a tried and tested mode of travelling to the Continent. And it succeeded.
16th April 2024 - Slow Travel
Ever dreamed of falling asleep and waking up in a different city? Well, thanks to an abundance of sleeper train networks in Europe, your dream has never been easier (or more comfortable) to realise.
4th March 2024 - Slow Travel
If you really want to get to know a country, lace up your walking boots and hit its trails. Immerse yourself in the landscape and local lifestyle, take
5th September 2023 - Jordan Slow Travel
In an era of direct flights and last-minute bookings, the 'getting there' part of your holiday can often feel like an inconvenient addition to an otherwise relaxing trip,
28th June 2023 - Slow Travel
The frosted tips of towering mountains soar by as the train’s clickety-clack and rhythmic clatter lull you into a snooze like no other. When you wake, the
13th April 2023 - Sweden Slow Travel
The romantic spark of train travel has been reignited in the post-pandemic world, as travellers find themselves wanting to avoid flying and instead being
18th October 2022 - Slow Travel
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