These days, a journey on the Orient Express, made famous by the renowned Agatha Christie novel, involves minimal mayhem and maximum luxury—think flowing champagne, rich décor and fine dining. It’s the ...

Winter travel can feel like a gamble, but Europe’s railways continue to gain traction as a safer bet. The European rail tourism industry was valued at $338.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow ...

It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Duncan Madden is a travel writer living in Köln, Barcelona and London. This article is more than 3 years old. The era of slow ...