If you want to learn about the Alaskan gold rush by train, the 'Scenic Railway of the World' is the perfect place to start.

Prep your mind beforehand, and your next trek will be a cakewalk. Photo: iStock Picture this: It's day two of your dream trek, the backdrop is absolutely breathtaking, and climbing up a steep ...

China opened the world's longest high-speed rail line, connecting Beijing in the north to Guangzhou in the south in just eight hours. The WSJ's Carlos Tejada explains the pros and cons of taking ...