Salta: Where the Andes Meet the Wineries
Just days before the world shut down in 2020, a weekend trip from Buenos Aires led me deep into northwest Argentina to experience the legendary Tren a las Nubes (the Train to the Clouds). From colonial Salta and high altitude vineyards to the stark beauty of the Andes, this journey combined dramatic landscapes, remote railways, and one unforgettable day above the clouds.
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.
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 woven into everyday life, from merchant streets and shipyards to the rail lines that continue linking Gdańsk with the rest of Europe.
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.