Along the Roof of the World: The Highest Railway Station on Earth
Aboard the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, we cross the roof of the world and glide past Tanggula, the world’s highest railway station.
Semmering: An Austrian Railway Through the Alps
The Semmering Railway winds through the Austrian Alps past green valleys, tunnels and stone viaducts before reaching the mountain town of Semmering. What began as a relaxing scenery day turned into a memorable mix of trains, hiking and Alpine views.
Riding the Rails from Kunming to Vientiane: A Ten-Hour Journey Across Worlds
This journey aboard the China–Laos Railway was more than a train ride, it was a front-row seat to one of Asia’s most transformative rail projects connecting China with South Asia.
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Long distance train journeys offer a completely different way to experience travel. Unlike fast-paced flights, trains allow you to slow down
Gdańsk – Where History Meets the Rails
My trip to Gdańsk was never intended to be a deep exploration of the city’s history, yet history seemed impossible to avoid. Arriving by train into this Baltic port revealed layers of the past. Come explore Gdańsk with me.
Clickety Clack and Paddy fields in Vietnam
Passing through Vietnamese mountains and paddy fields onboard Reunification Express from Saigon to Hanoi.
Kharkiv – Where Ukraine meets Russia
Kharkiv, Ukraine – from its grand Soviet-era metro stations and old rattling trams to its wide boulevards and massive railway station. Even with less than a day in the city, it felt like a place full of history, character, and resilience.
Salta: Where the Andes meet the Wineries
Days before the Covid shut the world down, a weekend journey from Buenos Aires led me deep into northwest Argentina aboard the legendary Tren a las Nubes, a dramatic rail adventure through high-altitude deserts and the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes.
Lake Baikal – Where Siberia melts
Our journey across Siberia finally brought us to the shores of legendary Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth. After days aboard remote railways and the famed BAM line, we arrived at Irkutsk for a memorable excursion filled with crystal-clear waters, historic railways hugging the shoreline, ferries across the Angara, and the unmistakable flavor of local Omul fish.
The Fastest Train Ride of My Life
The Shanghai Maglev may lack the romance of overnight sleepers and old railway stations, but for seven surreal minutes, it delivers one hell of a ride at over 400 km/h through the heart of modern China.