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...
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Amtrak Flash Sale: 25% Discount on Tickets
Amtrak currently has a great flash sale, with train tickets for autumn travel across the United States available at a 25% discount. Amtrak autumn flash sale US train company Amtrak has a fantastic flash...
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,...
Red Cap Service: Amtrak’s Great Station Assistance Service
Amtrak’s Red Cap Service is a complimentary station assistance programme designed to make travel easier for passengers who may need extra support. If you are a passenger with reduced mobility or have heavy or...
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...
