Train travel offers such an incredible way to experience a destination differently. Each Belmond train journey is filled with the romance and nostalgia you would expect, but after experiencing three of them, I’ve realised just how much the pace and style can vary. I’ve now taken a day journey, an overnight train and, most recently, a three-night journey through Cornwall aboard the Britannic Explorer. All three were wonderful, but they each suit a different type of traveller and a different approach to travel. Here’s what I noticed about this one. The Britannic Explorer felt less like taking a nostalgic train ride and more like exploring England from a moving hotel. We had time to settle into life onboard, but we were also regularly stepping off the train to explore St Ives, Fowey and Bruton through thoughtfully curated experiences and private access that we wouldn’t ordinarily have had. The longer itinerary also offers an interesting value proposition. Pricing varies considerab...