Australia’s Most Iconic Coastal Drive
Australia brings together coastal cities, tropical reefs and ancient landscapes. Our guide covers regional highlights, culture and practical tips on seasons, transport and accessibility.
Sometimes the journey itself becomes the destination
Iconic Travel Routes explores the roads, railways and remarkable journeys that have become travel experiences in their own right. Some cross mountain passes or deserts, others follow coastlines, connect historic cities or carry travelers along routes that have shaped the way we imagine entire countries.
From the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps and India’s Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to America’s Route 66, these journeys are about more than getting from one place to another. Their landscapes, engineering, history and stories are part of the experience. Some are luxurious, some surprisingly simple and others require a little patience. What connects them is the feeling that how you travel matters just as much as where you arrive.
Swiss Mountain Tracks
The Bernina Express crosses the Alps through high mountain scenery and remarkable railway engineering. This guide follows the changing landscape from glaciers to valleys and helps you decide how to experience the route.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway climbs through West Bengal on a historic narrow-gauge line. Learn what makes its engineering distinctive, where Batasia Loop and Ghoom fit into the route, and how to choose a train journey.
The Ultimate American Road Trip
Route 66 is America’s legendary road trip, stretching from Chicago to California through eight states. Discover historic towns, desert landscapes, classic roadside landmarks and surviving sections of the Mother Road, plus practical tips for planning the journey and experiencing the Route 66 centennial in 2026.
Orient Express
The Orient Express has defined luxury rail travel for more than a century. Discover its fascinating history, how the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express recreates the experience today, the classic routes from Paris to Venice and Istanbul, what life aboard is really like, current costs, and whether this legendary train journey is worth it.
Grand Canyon Railway
Grand Canyon Railway offers a historic train journey from Williams, Arizona, to the South Rim. Travel through changing Northern Arizona landscapes, discover the railway’s Wild West entertainment and vintage carriages, and arrive at the historic Grand Canyon Depot just a short walk from the canyon rim.