Sitting back and watching an ever changing-landscape through the window is one of the things which makes a good train journey so magical. And - as they say - it’s about the journey, not just the destination.
Across Europe there are some incredible railway journeys you can take, but you don’t have to travel far to enjoy one of these amazing experiences. According to Lonely Planet, one of the best rail experiences in Europe is right here in the UK - and not too far from Greater Manchester.
The travel experts have released a new guide on train travel in Europe, which is becoming more popular as an alternative to carbon-heavy flying. Among the top five journeys is the Llandudno to Porthmadog loop.
