Dogu Express: A Scenic Train Ride From Kars to Ankara
Recently, I travelled on the Dogu Express, one of the most scenic train journeys not only in Turkey but perhaps in the world. Doğu Ekspresi is Turkish for Eastern Express, and a ride on...
Category: En Route Blog
Hidden Rail Gem: A Ride on the Lake Van Express Train
One of the most scenic train journeys in Turkey is the ride on the Van Gölü Ekspresi, or Lake Van Express, which runs from Ankara to Tatvan on the western shore of Lake Van....
By Train From Ulaanbaatar to Beijing
On a recent trip across Asia, I took the train from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing, which proved to be a fantastic travel experience. Below is a full account of my trip on the Ulaanbaatar–Beijing train,...
Morocco’s Al Atlas Train: What to Expect and How to Book It
If you travel by train in Morocco, you will most likely take some journeys on an Al Atlas InterCity service. Alongside the Al Boraq – Morocco’s TGV high-speed train – the Al Atlas forms...
How to Get From Bangkok to Vientiane by Train
This guide shows you what it is like to travel by train from Bangkok (Thailand) to Vientiane (Laos) and how you can book tickets. From Bangkok to Vientiane by train If you want to...
How to Get From Amsterdam Airport to the City by Train
Amsterdam Airport has a great rail connection to the city, and this guide shows you how you can take this convenient airport train. Train from Amsterdam Airport to the city Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (IATA...
