Hello and welcome to Myrdal station. Today we’re taking a journey on board one of Europe’s most spectacular scenic trains: The Flåm railway. Descending 864 meters, or 2,834 feet, the Flåm railway, or ...

It’s the thick of winter, and you know what that means: We’re dreaming of other places. Some warmth would be nice, but any change of scenery is welcome. As we reflected on and researched the ...

Many people think of places like Norway or Switzerland when talking about the world’s best train journeys. Routes such as the Flåm Railway or the Glacier Express are often praised for their views. But ...

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You’ll kick things off by arriving in Oslo, before swiftly heading north via plane to Longyearbyen, in Svalbard, an ultra-remote archipelago that has been transformed into one of the world’s most ...

The Grand Plaza is the hub of the ship, home to the lively Martini Bar, where quizzes, games and live bands keep the vibe strong from morning to night. A spiral walkway around Eden restaurant is a ...

Winter in Europe means postcard-like snowy scenery, twinkling lights, hearty feasts and Christmas markets. It’s a time for people to unwind, gear up for end-of-year holidays and enjoy some much-needed ...

With an abundance of fjords and mountains reachable by train, boat and on foot, outdoorsy families will find much to enjoy in this Nordic country’s western region — billed as ‘Norway in a nutshell’.

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(And so I continue writing about the Norway trip that my wife, Mary Pat Treuthart, and I took in May.) Tuesday, May 13, 9:36 a.m. (Central European Summer Time): We’re sitting in a train car headed ...

Mother Nature has been showing her displeasure with us in dramatic fashion of late, but amid the storms, fires and droughts that dominate the international news, there is at least one bright spot to ...