About Grace Tully
Grace is a Boston-based paralegal and writer, with a deep fear of air travel and an equally deep love of passport stamps. Frequently found researching rail routes as a result, Grace has visited 71 countries (and counting) so far and is a former resident of England, Palestine, Italy, and Armenia.
Latest Articles
Scotland By Sleeper Train: Why The Deerstalker Is Britain's Best Rail Journey
Aptly described as a "hotel on rails," the Caledonian Express is an unforgettable journey from London, England to the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Is this Europe’s Most Underrated Sleeper Train?
With tickets selling for under $40, the spectacular Bar-to-Belgrade route is one of Europe’s least-known rail journeys—and arguably its most scenic.
The Classic Course: How To Retrace The Orient Express's Northern Line In 2022
Follow the original path of the Orient Express across eight countries for less than $400.
The Simplon Spectacular: How To Retrace The Orient Express's Southern Line In 2022
Re-create the iconic journey from London to Istanbul on a modern rail odyssey across nine countries for as little as $299.
Belmond's British Pullman: How Much Does It Cost?
How does England's most glamorous train compare to its European sister line, the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express?
The Arlberg Ascent: How To Retrace The Orient Express's Central Line In 2022
Re-create the fabled journey from London to Istanbul (or Athens) on modern railways in less than a week, for under $400, and without a single flight.
Belmond's British Pullman: Why Are Its Cars So Famous?
Meet Vera, Zena, Perseus, Gwen, and the rest of the British Pullman's utterly unique, masterfully restored vintage carriages.
Belmond's British Pullman: Where Does It Go?
Passengers on this luxury train can experience England's best attractions, from legendary Viking Bay to the real Downton Abbey, in comfort and style.
Belmond's British Pullman: What Can You Eat?
On England's vintage luxury rail line, dining is its own inimitable art form.
East Of Istanbul: 4 Days On The Extraordinary Orient-Taurus Express
During the twentieth century, a scenic rail voyage from London or Paris to Baghdad, Aleppo, or Cairo was not only possible but par for the course.
Journeying Through Time On the Orient Express
Why fly, when you can recreate one of history’s most storied rail routes for less than $500?
Tourism on Tap: Oxford’s Legendary Pub Crawl (Night Route)
Traverse between tapas bars and taverns for a sleepless night in the City of Dreaming Spires.
Views and Brews: Oxford’s Legendary Pub Crawl (Day Route)
Weave through England’s most quixotic city on an epic quest to view its best attractions through the bottom of a beer glass. Fortis est liquorem!
Convert Your CDC Card To An EU Digital COVID Certificate
Go paperless (and global!) with your vaccine proof at last.