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Riding the Rails from Kunming to Vientiane: A Ten-Hour Journey Across Worlds
My journey south began in the mid-morning, with a long taxi ride through Kunming toward Kunming South Railway Station. The city slid past the window in a familiar blur of overpasses and apartment blocks, but my mind was already ahead: crossing borders by rail, threading…
My Journey Through the Lens
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Here's How it Began
My heart’s always been split between two worlds: the world of my day job as an environmental engineer managing wastewater projects and flood defenses to protect important water resources, and the wild, wonderful chaos of travel. But if we’re being real? Trains? Dude. Trains are my obsession.
I’ve crisscrossed 50+ countries, but nothing gets my adrenaline pumping like a good rail route. I’ve chased trains across continents, the Trans-Siberian snaking through endless snowfields. The Rocky Mountaineer, weaving past glaciers, or India’s vibrant, chaotic railways. Sometimes, I’ve even gone out of my way just to catch a glimpse of a favorite locomotive. I love snapping beautiful views through my lens—locking in legendary rail vistas, untold tales, and adrenaline-fueled twilight tracks. This website is my adventure scrapbook: saving wild train tales, happy memories, and surprise finds from dozens of countries so you can experience the thrill too. Let’s call it “prioritized” planning.
After years of managing water projects across continents and planning countless escape routes in my mind, I decided it was time to bring those worlds together. KaroTravels was born to make travel feel less taxing and more magical.
Here, you’ll find my travelogue—personal stories, experiences, and reflections from the rails and beyond. Whether you’re a fellow train enthusiast or someone who simply wants to savor incredible journeys without the stress, I invite you along for the ride.