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

Description

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. 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.

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.

"'Epic Train Journeys' (Gestalten, 2021) brings together the world's most memorable rail routes, from luxurious locomotives to inexpensive local rides. Faster, longer, more historic... All the journeys featured in the book are magical and allow the reader to rediscover places that would otherwise be inaccessible (...) Throughout this book, there are a variety of routes to satisfy everyone's curiosity, budget and wanderlust" -- CONDE NAST TRAVELLER "From spectacular Alpine viaducts to mobile all-night jazz discos, Monisha Rajesh takes in some of the sights and sounds of Europe's epic train journeys - a world away from the daily commute" -- IPAPER "The book has some stunning images and also helpful tips on how to travel safely and even how to strike up a conversation with fellow travellers, (...). Epic Train Journeys covers a variety of routes to satisfy everyone's curiosity, budget, and wanderlust." -- OUR MAN ON THE GROUND "Epic Train Journeys is the new train book for those who can't get enough of the world! The routes are presented with inspiring photos, great to-know tips, playfully illustrated maps and a deep dive into the history of the places you travel through. Enjoy your trip!" -- VAGABOND "The gallery of shots from far-flung destinations -- the Canadian Rockies, Japan's onsen country and Peru's Inca heartlands among them -- is perfectly framed through carriage windows, plus there's plenty of detailed trip notes. It's ideal for those looking for some inspiration on the rails, from trips that last a few hours to crosscontinental journeys." -- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER