The Antipodean Express - A journey by train from New Zealand to Spain

An epic train journey from New Zealand to Spain, across 19 countries in 89 days on 33 different trains. From New Zealand's Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, the book captures the romance of rail travel, exploring cultures, cuisines, history and people along the way.

About the author

Gregory Hill is a former principal player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Following his career in music, he indulged his secret passion for long-distance train travel, resulting in this epic journey.

Summary

An epic train journey from New Zealand to Spain, across 19 countries in 89 days on 33 different trains. From New Zealand's Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, the book captures the romance of rail travel, exploring cultures, cuisines, history and people along the way.

Product details

• Authors: Gregory Hill, Hill Gregory
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.11.2024
• EAN: 9781921497155
• ISBN: 978-1-921497-15-5
• Illustrations: Colour x approx. 20 maps and 85 photographs
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; True stories, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure, Expeditions, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, Expeditions: popular accounts, True stories: general, Trains & railways: general interest, Trains and railways: general interest