With a decrease in amenities, regular delays, and high-profile stories about bad customer experiences, air travel has lost some of its historical glamour. But can Americans’ fondness for flying be reignited? Or will the nation’s other great love – the road trip – continue to reign supreme?

Japan may be renowned for its high speed bullet trains, but a new kind of rail revolution is set to put the wheels of the country’s economic growth in motion. The Seven Stars in Kyushu is one in a number of luxurious cruise trains charging big bucks to meander through Japan's exquisite countryside.

In August 2015, 29-year-old Patrick Schmidt decided to leave his house and live in a van so he could travel the US. It might seem crazy, but as buying a home becomes increasingly difficult, more and more young people are taking the plunge and following their new idea of the American Dream.

While driving and car ownership remain central to the American way of life, social, technological and economic shifts are changing people’s needs and perceptions of personal transportation. Canvas8 spoke with 20 people from across the US to find out about their life behind the wheel.