Road & Rail

Frequently updated, we bring the most informative and interesting stories from the road and rail sectors around the world.

This is where you will find features written by us as we travel by vehicle and train. TheHoworths report and review top campsites, great hotels, fabulous restaurants, unusual train journeys and fascinating places to visit.

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The Quest for the Northwest Passage

The Quest for the Northwest Passage

The quest for the Northwest Passage was one of the greatest navigational challenges and an…

North West Passage – 100 years – 100 Transits

North West Passage – 100 years – 100 Transits

The first voyage to complete a transit of the Northwest Passage, joining the waters of…

The Future of The North West Passage

The Future of The North West Passage

The fact that we got through the NW Passage without really encountering Polar Bears let…

Come into the Garden Maud

Come into the Garden Maud

She may look a wreck but Maud is an important ship and after years of…

Paying Back to the Community

Paying Back to the Community

As part of our onboard amusement, Ocean Endeavour is carrying some accredited and famous Inuit…

Polar Bears

Polar Bears

While the voyage in itself is exciting for the route it takes, the highlight as…

Pass the Beluga

Pass the Beluga

One of our more unusual sightings was the beluga whale. We were extremely lucky one…

Safety First

Safety First

No one travelling in Ocean Endeavour is in any doubt what so ever regarding the…

The Iceman Says No

The Iceman Says No

One of the things you have to accept when sailing in an expedition vessel is…