Up Norway’s Hop on the Arctic Circle Express Train journey
(Picture: Torild Moland)For many, so-called “slow travel” has taken on a new meaning following the pandemic-imposed pause in international jet-setting that has prompted some to rethink how they get around. And with airport chaos set to disrupt holidays well into the summer, it’s no surprise that more of us are considering no-fly options.
Grown up interrailing is having a particular resurgence. “There is no better way to see Europe than by train. It has one of the most extensive and efficient rail networks in the world, and there is so much to experience if you are happy to take your time,” says Karen Edwards, author of The Responsible Traveller. “Slow travel simply means your journey is as important as the place you are travelling to — every part of the trip is to be savoured and enjoyed.”
