by José Juan Adamuz
If there's a single means of transport today that most preserves some of the old-time romance of travel, it surely must be rail travel, thanks to its close-to-the-ground, human scale, and in many countries, rolling stock
At just 206 metres (680 feet) above sea level, the Great Orme (below) might be thought of as rather a slight hill. But it looks as imposing as a far greater eminence, as it overlooks the seaside resort of Llandudno, on the north Welsh coast ab
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You’re enjoying an adventure for the senses as you journey through the soaring Alps Mountains in Switzerland. You immediately understand why the magnificent view that surrounds you in Colorado inspired the words of “America the Beautiful.” Yo
Read more…India is incredible, with its gigantic forts, sumptuous palaces, and rich flora and fauna. Embark on a fascinating journey to discover all this and more with the Maharaja Express, the most popular luxury train not only in India but also in the world
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In addition to providing efficient, inexpensive transport throughout some of the world's greatest cities, their most distinguished rapid-transit systems also provide an insight into history and society. Here are five outstanding examples.
A small city in in the mountains some 2½ hours north of Tokyo, Nikko is best known as the site of Toshogu, the famed Shinto shrine established in 1617 as a lavish memorial for the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate (Edo Period). With a picturesque
On the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff; the views out of the huge windows can be enjoyed from the comfortable seat of your carriage. I don't think we’ve ever had such VIP treatment on any form of service anywhere. From the moment the coach
Rail travel is particularly popular in this enormous country, and over the years, Indian Railways has improved immensely in both service and technology. Here are three features which can be especially useful:
The last decade of the 19th century and the first of the 20th saw a spate of big cities - mostly in Europe and the USA - launch a new era of urban transit by opening underground rail systems. And we as travellers can be extremely grateful, as the
Read more…India's Bharat Darshan train takes passengers to several popular destinations, focusing mainly on holy places. Its all-inclusive tours target Indians looking to visit temples and go on pilgrimages, and at affordable rates.
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The Ghan has a special Journey this year.
The 90th Anniversary of The Ghan:
Departure on 4th Aug, 2019 from Adelaide to Darwin!
Contact us for details and for other Iconic Train Journeys - The
Read more…‘If you steal a sheep, they’ll hang you, but if you steal a mountain, they’ll make you a Lord’
- old Welsh saying.
There’s e
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Long gone are the days when you could hover over the Andes Mountains to view Machu Picchu from above in a helicopter. All flights have been suspended due to environment concerns - and rightfully so I might add.
So what are your options to get to the
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I can’t say I’ve really visited Tennant Creek. I only know from hearsay that it’s not the sort of place you take your mother for a Mothers’ Day treat. Nevertheless, our train did stop there for a considerable time in the ‘small hours’, while we sl
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What could be more stylish than a trip on a traditional, narrow gauge steam train? In Costa Rica, you have that opportunity on the Monteverde Cloud Forest Train. You’ll feel like a star in a movie scene riding in your shiny red and black carriages pu
A fellow member of Tripatini has a question about train travel in Russia and Kazakhstan. Can you offer some advice? Here's a link to the question:
http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/travel-in-kazakhstan-and-siberia
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Read more…This breathtakingly underfunded railroad system celebrates its 40th this year. And Saturday is National Train Day, with multiple events in most states in the U.S. So there's still life in this RR thing, no?
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