Planning an international journey in Victorian days was no simple matter. Today, we can book tickets online, throw a few things into an overnight bag, and be on our way. We can also travel halfway across the world in less than 24 hours. The Victorian traveler, however, had to plan for an ocean voyage - which might last for days or even weeks. Since "getting there" and "getting back" were such major undertakings, the trip itself was also likely to be a long one. Small wonder Victorians traveled with large trunks; it was wise to pack everything one was likely to need, as one couldn't always count on being able to obtain "essentials" at one's destination. Imagine, as well, arranging to travel with one's maid (and her luggage), or with small children!

A Cure for Seasickness (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1875)

European Travel (Scribner's, 1879B)

"Self-idolatry is the besetting sin of all peoples shut up to themselves, and nothing has done so much to modify the American national vanity as the travel of the last few years." The editor points out that while America has grand things to see, they are often difficult to reach, whereas the sights of Europe are relatively easy to access.

Suggestions to Ocean Travelers, by William H. Rideing (Scribner's, 1879B)

Off to America: A Liverpool Sketch (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1879)

On Board Ship in the Tropics, by T.J. Lewis (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1879)

Hints to Travelers, by Ruth Danby (Girl's Own Paper, 1883)

Tips on traveling on the continent, including what type of luggage to take, what to wear, and what to prepare for.

Continental Trips as a Means of Education (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1884)

Zweibak: Being Notes of a Professional Exile (Century Magazine, 1885B)

An interesting commentary on tourist culture abroad.

Cooking at Sea, by A.G. Payne (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1886)

Though primarily a cooking feature, this article offers an interesting glimpse at the menus and dishes served aboard an ocean liner, for all classes of passengers.

Europe on Nothing-Certain a Year, by Mary Weatherbe (Century Magazine, 1886B)

How We Amused Ourselves During a Long Voyage, by Fred Hastings (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1890)

On the Purchase of Outfits for India and the Colonies, by Dora de Blaquière (Girl's Own Paper, 1890)

What to pack if one is about to live abroad.

Health for Tropical Travelers, by Gordon Stables, M.D., R.N. ("Medicus") (Girl's Own Paper, 1891)

Oer the Seas and Far Away, by Gordon Stables, M.D., R.N. (Girl's Own Paper, 1891)

Tending to the types of health issues most likely to occur whilst traveling, especially in tropical climes.

A Voyage for Health, by W. Lawrence Liston (Girl's Own Paper, 1891)

"A very favorite method of treatment for many ailments is... 'a long sea voyage.'" This series explains exactly how to arrange, prepare for, and enjoy such a voyage.

London to New York by Steerage, by Fred A. MacKenzie (English Illustrated Magazine, 1895A)

As steam liners begin dropping passage prices to ridiculously low amounts, a writer explores just what it is like to emigrate from England to America via "steerage."

Pastimes at Sea, by Framley Steelcroft (The Strand, 1896B)

Across the Atlantic in a Sailing Ship, by a Woman Who Went (Girl's Own Paper, 1897)

Down to the Sea in Ships, by C.E.C. Weigall (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

What and how to pack for an ocean voyage.

Travel Luxury on Land and Sea, (Windsor, 1898A)

The Midland Railway; an Atlantic Liner; the South-Eastern Railway.

Our Travel Club, and How We Manage It (Girl's Own Paper, 1900)

"We are supposed to...try to imagine we are a party going to travel in some foreign country," whereupon the various "committees" research routes, sights, art, culture, etc. and present the information to the club as a whole.

Wintering Abroad, by Emma Brewer (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)