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Turn a destination into a trip worth remembering.

Discover places, build better sightseeing days, compare experiences and prepare for the practical details before you go.

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Where are you planning to go?

Destination hubs are the doorway into RTS content — useful trip information first, the article archive second. Not sure where to go yet? Destination Decider, our sister site, is built to help with exactly that.

Asia

Asia

FoodCultureRail Travel

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage — Japan today, more of the region as it’s added.

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Europe

Europe

PilgrimageWalkingRail

The Camino de Santiago through Spain and Portugal, plus Switzerland’s alpine rail network.

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Americas

Americas

Coming Soon

New to RTS — coverage starts here as new destinations get added.

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From idea to sightseeing plan

Plan the sightseeing, not just the destination.

Four clear planning paths replace scattered category links and guide visitors toward a useful next step.

Discover Destinations

Understand what a place offers, who it suits and how it can fit into a larger trip.

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Build Your Days

Use real articles instead of starting sightseeing plans from a blank page.

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Find Things to Do

Move from inspiration to tours, day trips, walks and other experiences.

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Figure Out Logistics

Research trains, local transit, rental cars and other practical travel decisions.

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Ready-made starting points

Featured sightseeing articles

Day-by-day plans for popular bases, so a trip doesn’t have to be built from scratch.

2 DAYS
Hiroshima · Japan

2-Day Itinerary in Hiroshima

A compact plan covering the Peace Memorial, Miyajima and the city’s key history sites.

3 DAYS
Madrid · Spain

Madrid 3-Day Itinerary

A walkable introduction balancing major sights, neighborhoods and time to enjoy the city.

MULTI-DAY
Spain & Japan · Walking

Walk the Camino & Kumano Kodo

A route-oriented look at both pilgrimage trails — stages, stops and what to decide before setting out.

Destination spotlight

Explore Japan beyond a list of articles.

The Japan hub gives visitors a quick understanding of the trip before sending them deeper into individual articles — including the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage.

Ideal first visit
7-14 days
Great for
Food, culture, rail travel
Popular bases
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Extend the trip
Hiroshima, Kumano Kodo
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Tokyo → Kyoto → OsakaThe hub links into related articles covering transportation and activities.
Roundtrip Sightseeing Trip Planner

Hiroshima
Activity Plan

Downloadable trip guides

Take a practical trip plan with you.

RTS is building compact, downloadable activity plans for its most-researched destinations — starting with Hiroshima — so a free article can lead naturally into a more complete planning resource.

Day-by-day sightseeing framework
Neighborhood and attraction notes
Walking and transportation tips
Printable, mobile-friendly format
In development
When the traveler is ready

Prepare the trip.

Practical booking links appear as a final planning step, not competing with destination discovery at the top of the page.

Places to Stay

Choose a neighborhood first, then move to accommodation that fits the plan.

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Tours & Activities

Guided experiences, attractions and day trips once the itinerary takes shape.

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