Epic Train Journeys - The Inside Track to the World's Greatest Rail Routes

From a journey through the Alps on the Bernina Express to a ride from Colombo up to Sri Lanka's tea plantations, there are endless possibilities to explore the world through fabulous train rides. Epic Train Journeys will provide inspiration and practical tips for people who want to experience the joys of traveling by rail.The book features descriptions and details of 50 amazing rail journeys across the globe, from short trips that last a few hours to multi-day, cross-continental journeys, ranging from budget-friendly trips aboard local transport to iconic luxury liners.

About the author

Monisha Rajesh is an author and journalist whose writing has appeared in Time magazine, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sunday Telegraph in which she wrote a monthly column about travelling the world by train. Her first book Around India in 80 Trains (2012) was named one of The Independent's top ten books on India. Her second book, Around the World in 80 Trains (2019) won the National Geographic Travel Book of the year and was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Award.

Summary

From a journey through the Alps on the Bernina Express to a ride from Colombo up to Sri Lanka’s tea plantations, there are endless possibilities to explore the world through fabulous train rides. Epic Train Journeys will provide inspiration and practical tips for people who want to experience the joys of traveling by rail.

The book features descriptions and details of 50 amazing rail journeys across the globe, from short trips that last a few hours to multi-day, cross-continental journeys, ranging from budget-friendly trips aboard local transport to iconic luxury liners.

Product details

• Authors: Monisha Rajesh
• Assisted by: gestalten (Editor), Robert Klanten (Editor), Monisha Rajesh (Editor), Stuhler (Editor), Stuhler (Editor), Elli Stuhler (Editor), Elli Stuhler et al (Editor)
• Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9783967040203
• ISBN: 978-3-96704-020-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 26 mm x 296 mm
• Weight: 1748 g
• Subjects: Travel > Travel guides; Reiseführer, Reiseberichte, Reiseliteratur, guide, Orientieren, Escape, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Ecotourism, Travel, Europe, TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, Orient Express, Asia, Travel & holiday guides, travel guide, TRAVEL / Europe / General, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, TRAVEL / Asia / General, Travel writing, Train, Routes, Train Station, Budget Travel, TRAVEL / Budget, Trains & railways: general interest, Luxury Travel, Sustainable Travel