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    Discover the Inside track to the world's greatest rail routes in Epic Train Journeys by gestalten and Monisha Rajesh
    The Bernina Express is the highest railway across the Alps, it curves around glistening glaciers and roaring rivers toward sun-dappled meadows and pretty Italian towns. Travel with this incredible train in Epic Train Journeys by gestalten.
    The Coast Starlight is featured in Epic Train Journeys. Linking together the American West Coast’s key cities, this spectacular Amtrak service takes passengers on a true ocean-view odyssey.
    With the afternoon stretched out ahead, there is nothing sweeter than putting your feet up in the privacy of your compartment with a copy of Murder on the Orient Express and a digestif. Find out more in Epic Train Journeys by gestalten.
    Whether it is colonial roots, a war-torn past, or a legacy of rescue, the trains we travel always have a story to tell.
    In the Seven Stars train in Kyushu, renowned chefs rotate throughout the journey, preparing traditional dishes using regional, seasonal ingredients.
    Monisha Rajesh is the main editor of Epic Train Journeys. She is a journalist and has traveled all around the World.
    Discover the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Epic Train Journeys. Lovingly known as the Toy Train, this narrow-gauge relic takes passengers from the Himalayan foothills to the cloudy heights of India’s tea country.
    Inside the Eastern & Oriental Express, which is featured in Epic Train Journeys.
    As your train winds through unknown lands, exploring the culinary offering on board can be just as exciting as the journey.
    Meet the Andean Explorer in Epic Train Journeys. With wooden floors, fabric walls, and leather armchairs, South America’s first luxury sleeper service is the coziest way to cross the Peruvian highlands.
    In between excursions, there’s time for unwinding in your compartment, sipping a pisco sour in the observation carriage, or chatting to other passengers in the piano bar carriage.
    All Aboard for a Whistle-Stop Tour of the World! Whether fast or slow, steam or electric, a journey by train sparks a special kind of romance for the cast of characters, changing scenery, and wonderful food on board.
    Discover this incredible Canadian train in Epic Train Journeys. The Canadian Introduced in 1955, Canada’s most famous passenger train runs from Vancouver in the West to Toronto in the East, covering nearly the full length of the country over four nights
    A lack of roads through Russia means that local people are condemned to using the Trans-Mongolian as their only means of transport to visit family or travel for work: one person’s bucket-list adventure is another’s nightmare commute.
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    Epic Train Journeys

    The Inside Track to the World's Greatest Rail Routes

    We’ve got a ticket to ride! When the journey is as important as the destination, traveling by train makes perfect sense. Take your seat and enjoy the view

    Shortlisted in the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2022

    39.90 € Price incl. VAT

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    Epic Train Journeys compiles the world’s most memorable rail routes, from luxurious locomotives to budget-friendly local rides, into an essential guide. Train travel has always been more than just getting from A to B. It is one of the only modes of transport that allows you to unwind in style, get lost in the breathtaking scenery whizzing outside, and dine on a rolling culinary adventure. A new generation of explorers are on board with the boundless possibilities of rail travel, with many favoring it as a more sustainable alternative to flying.

    Train expert Monisha Rajesh presents 50 legendary routes inspired by her extensive voyages. This wondrous journey winds through mountainous terrains, tropical jungles, and occasionally places one wouldn't dare to venture. From local day-trips to cross-country connections that last for days on end, this is a showcase of everything from cheap seats to luxury locomotives. More than just route suggestions, Epic Train Journeys is your ticket to make the most of traveling by train. All aboard!

    English Escape Photography Travel Books
    Editors: gestalten & Monisha Rajesh
    Release date: September 2021
    Format: 22,5 x 29 cm
    Features: full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 288 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-020-3

    Monisha Rajesh is an author and journalist who has worked for the likes of Time, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and The Guardian. She was also a train travel columnist for The Sunday Telegraph. Her first book, Around India in 80 Trains (2012) was featured in 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 prize and was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Award.

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    Please note that deliveries are not made on Sundays and other holidays.
    If you have ordered articles with different delivery dates, we send the articles together in one delivery if no other agreement has been made. The delivery date for the complete order will be the same as that of the article with the longest delivery time.

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    Epic Train Journeys compiles the world’s most memorable rail routes, from luxurious locomotives to budget-friendly local rides, into an essential guide. Train travel has always been more than just getting from A to B. It is one of the only modes of transport that allows you to unwind in style, get lost in the breathtaking scenery whizzing outside, and dine on a rolling culinary adventure. A new generation of explorers are on board with the boundless possibilities of rail travel, with many favoring it as a more sustainable alternative to flying.

    Train expert Monisha Rajesh presents 50 legendary routes inspired by her extensive voyages. This wondrous journey winds through mountainous terrains, tropical jungles, and occasionally places one wouldn't dare to venture. From local day-trips to cross-country connections that last for days on end, this is a showcase of everything from cheap seats to luxury locomotives. More than just route suggestions, Epic Train Journeys is your ticket to make the most of traveling by train. All aboard!

    English Escape Photography Travel Books

    Editors gestalten & Monisha Rajesh
    Release date: September 2021
    Format: 22,5 x 29 cm
    Features: full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 288 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-020-3

    Monisha Rajesh is an author and journalist who has worked for the likes of Time, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and The Guardian. She was also a train travel columnist for The Sunday Telegraph. Her first book, Around India in 80 Trains (2012) was featured in 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 prize and was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Award.

    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

    Payment and dispatch

    The following terms and conditions apply:

    The products are delivered all over the world.

    Dispatch costs (inclusive of legally applicable VAT)

    Domestic deliveries (Germany): 

    Bücherbestellungen werden grundsätzlich kostenfrei versandt.

    Andere Produkte, die keine Bücher sind und deren Bruttobestellwert weniger als mind. 20 € beträgt, werden mit einer 4 € Versandkostenpauschale berechnet.

    From an order value of 20,00 € onwards, we deliver shipments free of cost.

    Deliveries to foreign countries:

    Free shipping to European Union and the USA.
    Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:
    European Union & USA : € 0,-
    All other countries: € 40,-

    From an order value of 60,00 €, we deliver shipments to foreign countries free of cost.

    Delivery periods

    Unless otherwise specified in the quote, domestic delivery of goods shall be made (Germany) within 2 - 5 working days, for deliveries abroad within 3 - 8 weeks from conclusion of contract (if advance payment agreed from the date of the payment instruction).
    Please note that deliveries are not made on Sundays and other holidays.
    If you have ordered articles with different delivery dates, we send the articles together in one delivery if no other agreement has been made. The delivery date for the complete order will be the same as that of the article with the longest delivery time.

    Accepted Payment options

    - Payment by SEPA direct debit
    -  Payment via credit card
    -  Payment via Sofortüberweisung [immediate transfer]
    -  Payment via Google Pay
    -  Payment via Apple Pay
    -  Shopify Payments, ideal, eps-Überweisung, Bancontact


    Further details on payment

    When paying by SEPA direct debit, you authorize us by issuing a corresponding SEPA mandate to collect the invoice amount from the specified account.
    You will receive a pre-notification at least 5 days before the date of direct debit collection. Please note that you are obliged to ensure sufficient funds in the account on the announced date.

    If payment is made using a credit card, your credit card account is debited in conjunction with the conclusion of the contract.


    In case of questions, please contact us at the contact details mentioned in the Legal Notice.

    39.90 €

    The Bernina Express is the highest railway across the Alps, it curves around glistening glaciers and roaring rivers toward sun-dappled meadows and pretty Italian towns. Travel with this incredible train in Epic Train Journeys by gestalten.
    The Coast Starlight is featured in Epic Train Journeys. Linking together the American West Coast’s key cities, this spectacular Amtrak service takes passengers on a true ocean-view odyssey.
    With the afternoon stretched out ahead, there is nothing sweeter than putting your feet up in the privacy of your compartment with a copy of Murder on the Orient Express and a digestif. Find out more in Epic Train Journeys by gestalten.
    Whether it is colonial roots, a war-torn past, or a legacy of rescue, the trains we travel always have a story to tell.
    In the Seven Stars train in Kyushu, renowned chefs rotate throughout the journey, preparing traditional dishes using regional, seasonal ingredients.
    Monisha Rajesh is the main editor of Epic Train Journeys. She is a journalist and has traveled all around the World.
    Discover the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in Epic Train Journeys. Lovingly known as the Toy Train, this narrow-gauge relic takes passengers from the Himalayan foothills to the cloudy heights of India’s tea country.
    Inside the Eastern & Oriental Express, which is featured in Epic Train Journeys.
    As your train winds through unknown lands, exploring the culinary offering on board can be just as exciting as the journey.
    Meet the Andean Explorer in Epic Train Journeys. With wooden floors, fabric walls, and leather armchairs, South America’s first luxury sleeper service is the coziest way to cross the Peruvian highlands.
    In between excursions, there’s time for unwinding in your compartment, sipping a pisco sour in the observation carriage, or chatting to other passengers in the piano bar carriage.
    All Aboard for a Whistle-Stop Tour of the World! Whether fast or slow, steam or electric, a journey by train sparks a special kind of romance for the cast of characters, changing scenery, and wonderful food on board.
    Discover this incredible Canadian train in Epic Train Journeys. The Canadian Introduced in 1955, Canada’s most famous passenger train runs from Vancouver in the West to Toronto in the East, covering nearly the full length of the country over four nights
    A lack of roads through Russia means that local people are condemned to using the Trans-Mongolian as their only means of transport to visit family or travel for work: one person’s bucket-list adventure is another’s nightmare commute.

    What People Say

    "You won’t find a better companion for an armchair train trip than British author Monisha Rajesh, who has made a career of writing about journeys by rail. (…) Her latest (book) is a coffee-table volume with gorgeous images that might inspire readers to plan their own."

    The Washington Post

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