UK: Potter fans can take a train ride across filming locations in Scotland
Skip King’s Cross Station. This summer, catch a magical two-hour ride from Fort William (two hours from Glasgow) to Malaig, Scotland aboard a real-life Hogwarts Express train. [insidethemagic.net]
Asia: Sakura train ride plays out like a magical scene from a Japanese anime movie
In Japan, spring’s arrival brings Sakura – the hanami cherry blossom viewing time. Popular viewing spots abound but it is the secret spots that are most prized – like this one best viewed from a train. [soranews24.com]
USA: To Truly Experience New York City, You Must Ride the Subway
Visitors are naturally drawn to the highlights, the history, the structures of NYC. But there is only one thing that will imbue even one day here with inimitable authenticity: a subway ride. [thrillist.com]
Europe: This Scenic Train Ride Hits All of Switzerland’s Most Magical Stops — and Serves Unlimited Champagne
The Glacier Express whisks travelers from St. Moritz to Zermatt on an eight-hour excursion, and its brand new Excellence Class offers spacious seats; a lavish gold bar; a tasting menu paired with unlimited champagne; and elegant tea time. [travelandleisure.com]
USA: How Muni’s oldest streetcar survived 122 years to become San Francisco’s sweetheart
San Francisco’s oldest working streetcar is a survivor. Car 578, sometimes called “The Dinky,” has a Cinderella story. Once the laughingstock of the fleet, it went on to inspire Muni’s collection of historic cars. [kalw.org]
