There’s something about seeing a city by plane or even car that can’t be matched to that of a train. Traveling on a train combines some of the comforts of a hotel room with the convenience of getting to a destination quickly. Throughout the world there are many great railway journeys to choose from.
Trans-Mongolian Express
From setting foot in the train station at the Moscow Kazansky to getting on the actual train, the sense of adventure is all around. Stops include:
– Zaudinskiy- The train only stops at this village for a short time. Highlights include its large bread factory and beautiful surroundings.
– Gusinoe Ozero Town- This area is surrounded by mountains and is located along the Selenga River.
– SukhBaatar- The train stops here for anywhere from 1.5-3 hours. The town was built back in 1940 and is located on the Orkhnon and Selenga rivers.
Travelers who go on this journey can go from Moscow to Beijing while taking advantage of the all-inclusive amenities on the train.
Eastern And Oriental Express
This journey has a lot to offer its passengers. From out of the train’s windows travelers can see rice fields and tiny shacks. The journey goes from Bangkok to Singapore. Stops includ
– Baan Huay Yang- This little fishing town gives travelers a glimpse into the culture.
– Penang- Travelers can choose from several excursions to partake in while on the island of Penang.
This train is rather elegant and is inspired by Asian influences. A favorite among passengers is the piano bar.
The Hiram Bingham, Peru
This journey is fairly short at only 57 miles which equates to 3 ½ hours one way. However, there’s a lot packed into it. Travelers can see a variety of landscapes that include everything from gorges to forests. They are also served a three course lunch while onboard and there’s a three piece band to serenade them. The journey starts at Cusco and ends at Machu Picchu. Many travelers opt to spend the night at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, which is right next to Machu Picchu, so that they will have plenty of time to explore the area.
Westward Ho: California Zephyr
This 2,438 journey travels through seven states. The train takes passengers to many destinations, including:
-The Slope Of The Rockies
-Donner Pass In The Sierra Neada Mountains
-California Central’s Lowlands
This is a great trip for those who want to see what length the pioneers had to go to in order to settle the American West.
The Borders Railways, UK
This is the newest railway on our list as the first journey took place in September of this year. There are quite a few itineraries to choose from and destinations include:
-Edinburgh
-Midlothian
-Tweedbank
This is the longest domestic railway that has been completed in the United Kingdom in more than 100 years. One of the benefits of these railway journeys is that they provide reliable transportation between the south east and the capital that hasn’t been available in the past.
