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Epic Train Journeys is a book by gestalten and Monisha Rajesh
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

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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!
Epic Train Journeys is a book by gestalten and Monisha Rajesh
Epic Train Journeys Sale price39.90 €

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"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."

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