Choosing the right tour can make or break your travel experience. With so many companies offering similar itineraries, sometimes at very different price points, it can all get a bit confusing. If you’re going to spend your hard earned money, you want to make sure you’re getting the best value. Here are ten key factors …
10 Things Travellers Should Consider When Comparing Tours from Different Companies Read More »
The term gap year might once have conjured up images of carefree teens backpacking through Southeast Asia or rail-hopping across Europe with little more than a Eurail pass and a backpack. But in recent years, there’s been a quiet revolution reshaping the very notion of extended travel: The Golden Gap Year. It’s a growing movement …
What Is the Golden Gap Year? Why over-50s are taking a well-earned detour into the world Read More »
The first step of any journey isn’t packing your bags (although we wish it were that easy)—it’s deciding how you want to travel: should you go it alone or join a group? Independent travel gives you the freedom to create your own itinerary and take things at your own pace. Group tours, however, remove the …
Wandering Through Time: A Journey Across Egypt’s Historic Heart Read More »
There is nothing quite like seeing the world solo. Just you, your backpack, and the big wide world calling your name. But let’s be real—it’s not all sunshine. There’s the odd dodgy moment when you’re squinting at a map, wondering if you’ve taken a wrong turn, or when you wish you had someone to share …
Solo traveller’s guide to group tours: Embracing group travel as a solo explorer Read More »
At Railway Adventures, we aren’t biased, but we’ll go ahead and say it anyway – group travel is, in our opinion, one of the best ways to explore the world. Based on our many years of experience, we’ve found that the sweet spot for an unforgettable group travel experience is 16-21 people with 25 being …
Group Travel Etiquette: Do’s and dont’s for a smooth and enjoyable journey Read More »
When it comes to planning a trip, whether for business or leisure, one of the most crucial (yet often overlooked) details is noting dietary requirements. Many travellers skip over this box, thinking it’s a minor issue, or because they “don’t want to be a bother”. However, being transparent and clear about dietary needs can be …
Why Honesty About Dietary Requirements Matters When Booking Travel Read More »
While solo travel has its allure and large group tours may have mass appeal, there’s something truly special about small group travel. Travelling in a small group is one of the best ways to discover new destinations, and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with shared experiences. You’ll make new friends, see hidden gems, and create …
Small Group Tour Benefits: 5 Reasons Why Travelling In Small Groups Is Ideal Read More »
The Great Wall of China We’ve just signed off on a new Railway Adventures tour scheduled to run in May 2025 – Kunming to Bangkok via Laos – and it’s going to be a cracker of an adventure, combining local trains with the new high-speed railways in China, including the newly built Laos-China Railway. Amongst …
The most relaxing, romantic and engaging way to see a country is from the window of a train, and when in Asia, there’s no better journey on the rails than Singapore to Bangkok. Grand colonial-era stations, regions of incredible natural beauty and important historical significance are among the attractions of the 2,040km rail journey – …
SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK AND BEYOND BY RAIL – What’s it like? Read More »
Whoops of delight rang out from the Railway Adventures office when we heard the fantastic news that David Elliott, founder of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs had been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and named Australian Local Hero of the in the recent 2024 Australia Day Honours. A sheep farmer one day, a …
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