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Copper Canyon – known locally as “la Barranca del Cobre” – is larger, deeper, geologically younger and much, much more interesting than the Grand Canyon.
Seriously.
The Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway - a spectacular 387 mile (624 km) route through the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range – includes 39 bridges and 86 tunnels. Along the way you’ll climb up 7,954 feet (2,425 m) through pine forests, rocky pinnacles and numerous canyons before ending up in the Chihuahua. Continue
It’s the longest and most famous railway in the world. Cherished by rail enthusiasts everywhere, the name alone evokes a sense of wonder, curiosity and immensity. With 5,753 miles (9,259km) of continuous track, the Trans-Siberian Railway cuts through some of the most rugged, extreme, pristine and awe-inspiring terrain in Russia.Continue
Imagine, an extended rail trip that you might enjoy. A voyage that doesn’t involve microwaved foods, short-tempered staff, and the ever-present soundtrack of snoring guests. A journey that substitutes these negatives for filling meals, attentive employees, and personal space.
Imagine yourself along for the ride on the Rovos Rail.Continue
When riding on a train, the typical trip involves a simple route from origin to destination. But there are times when you might see a stop that seems appealing. Maybe you’d like to get off and explore. Unfortunately this isn’t usually a valid option.
For those hoping to follow these adventurous urges, look no further than the TranzAlpine Express.Continue
It’s one of the great train journeys on earth. The Denali Star plies its way through the rugged wilderness of Alaska, allowing passengers to witness wild animals, small frontier towns and a constantly changing environment.
It gives you a sense of the past, how it must have been all over the Americas just a few hundred years ago, when nature’s unbounded glory stretched from sea to sea.
From Salta, the aptly named Tren a las Nubes (“Train to the Clouds”) winds its way up through countless switchbacks through the Valle de Lerma and the Quebrada del Toro before reaching the top of the puna (high Andean plateau). From the puna, the track reaches its final destination – the viaduct La Polvorilla– at an impressive height of 13,850 feet (4,220 m) above sea level.
Tren a las Nubes was originally built to haul commodities, but has since become a major tourist draw. And rightfully so: it’s the third highest railway in the world, with spectacular panoramic views of the Andean high plains.
Spectacular? Yes.
Short? No.Continue
The mystique of train travel is often quashed when one spends more than a couple hours on a train. Memories of a chic mode of transportation have, for the most part, been replaced by low-cost transit from point A to Point B.
The Eastern and Oriental Express brings back that missing class.
It brings class in spades.Continue
Located along a high ridge overlooking the mighty Urubamba river, Machu Picchu – which means “Old Mountain” – is one of South America’s most iconic sites. It is situated between two large mountains in the Andes, and often remains shrouded in mist.
But no matter the weather, the views are astounding. Even more so when you consider this stone fortress was built over six hundred years ago… without the use of heavy machinery. In fact, studies have indicated each giant stone was pushed to its present location by hundreds of laborers and placed – with unerring precision – so expertly that a knife blade cannot fit in between them.
Machu Picchu owes its survival to its remote location. Completely hidden from below, it escaped destruction by Spanish Conquistadors (nearly all Incan architecture was destroyed during the sixteenth century).Continue
La Dolce Vita was filmed in Rome yet nowhere in Italy is life more sweet than in Liguria. Renowned for its extraordinary landscapes, superlative food, and ease of life, Liguria is no less than a belle époque.
The only problem with coming here is knowing you have to leave…Continue
Love trains?
Well choo-choo choose the Conway Scenic Railroad for your next train trip!
Okay, that was a little lame…
But the Conway Scenic Railroad isn’t.
The historic railroad meanders through New Hampshire’s most breath-taking country.
Learn the which train is right for you with this ultimate guide to the Conway Scenic Railroad…
For rail enthusiasts there is no better place in Europe to get your fix than in the thin air of the majestic Swiss Alps, which offer some of the most spectacular views on earth. While there are more than a dozen famous rail journeys criss-crossing this mountainous country, two are celebrated above all others.
Swiss railways are like everything else in the country. Precise. This is what you would expect out of a country famous for watch-making. It is also very comfortable, clean and an absolute joy to ride on. The tourist journeys are also mainly done in a panoramic caboose with big windows that slant all the way up to the roof, creating a wide open viewing experience. Continue
Portugal is the California of Europe, and the capital Lisbon is the San Francisco.
Don’t believe it? Just look at the facts.
Both cities are situated on a southwestern coast at the same latitude with perfect weather and lovely beaches. They even have a similar shape and are known for great surfing.
They are both charming metropolises built on seven hills. Each is known for its distinctive boroughs, colorful architecture, breathtaking panoramas and progressive attitude.
Both are noted art, coffee and wine cultures.
Both were redefined by devastating earthquakes and most remarkably, they each have a Golden colored Bridge crossing the oceanic entrance they are located on.
Throw in some vintage yellow cable cars and what you are left with is twin cities.Continue
Those who have used overnight transportation may groan at the mere mention of sleeping in motion. Standard trains may provide plank-like beds for its customers. Bus riders should be so lucky.
For those sick of achy necks and groggy mornings, there is Vietnam’s Victoria Express. Continue
There is something about Hong Kong that can make your heart race.
It is a city with a modern, iconic skyline belying its significance as one of Asia’s vital financial hubs. It is also a city of diversity with historic monasteries, a gigantic Buddha, a peak that threatens to pierce the sky and a harbor littered with junk boats and vivid orange sails.
Vibrancy leads the way in this wonderfully overwhelming city, which has earned its title as the Pearl of the Orient.Continue
When you think of National Parks, do trains come to mind? Why should it?
National Parks are protested space with mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes, not metal and smoke. Or is it? Several narrow gauge steam trains ply through the mythical realm of Snowdonia, reaching its highest peaks and touching the deep blue seas.
Once you try done it yourself, you will love that metal and smoke…Continue
The train. The great iron snake that slithers through the wild countryside, evoking a sense of wonder in all who ride it.
Some journeys are best experienced on a train, where the rails follow a magical path through rough terrain with untouched beauty. Where hypnotic landscapes keep you from blinking and cause you to hold your breath.
The train from Mostar to Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one such journey.Continue
Nothing has changed in 90 years. It’s still one of the greatest rail journeys on earth. In 1921 the Septemvri – Dobrinishte narrow gauge railway opened and since then it has plodded over the Rhodope Mountains several times a day, carrying mostly bored locals on a common route.
For you, however, it will be a jaw dropping experience gifting you with one of the most authentic and astounding journeys in Europe, all for a whopping $5!
All aboard on the “Alpine Railway” for a trip back in time on an antiquated train over unspoiled terrain…Continue
Warning!
This trip is not recommended for anyone with a fear of heights.
The Devil’s Nose is famed as the “most difficult railway in the world” for it’s sheer cliffs, winding terrain, and the possibility of toppling to your death at any moment.
It’s completely frightening. If you love adventure and feeling your stomach turn inside out, then you must ride the three hour journey through Ecuador’s mountainous terrain. Continue
Sipping brandy and puffing on a cigar in a luxury lounge while a nation sails by?
Sounds like a scene out of a classic film. Surely in this world of efficiency and modernization there’s no such venue from which to pursue these lofty endeavors.
Enter the Blue Train. One of few remaining rides to promote the finer things in life.
This trip might just be your cup of tea.
With toy trains, botanical gardens, and observation points, Darjeeling can offer visitors a wide selection of relaxing activities. And to quench that thirst or to warm up?
How about a sip of the good stuff?Continue
