Train

Varkala Vibes

February 3, 2022

At the southernmost tip of Kerala in India lies a tiny hamlet that’s a little paradise in itself. One can take a train or bus or flight to the capital city of Trivandrum and from there take another train or taxi to reach Varkala. When taking the train one needs to disembark at Sivagiri, the closest station. By road one can drive up all the way to the cliff side, where there’s a huge helipad also overlooking the waters, and used occasionally for special purposes. For both tourists and locals…

Georgetown Loop Railroad, Colorado

January 21, 2022

DrFumblefinger rides the Georgetown Loop, a historic steam powered train that connects the old silver mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume.

Toledo Train Station

June 2, 2021

DrFumblefinger admires the lovely architecture of the train station in Toledo, Spain.

Indian Railways – The Pride of India

May 13, 2019

When it comes to railway transport, Indian railways are unbeatable as it has now served for more than 150 years and has gained much significance in the public transport industry of the nation. Indian Railways operate between 7,100 stations and it has 60,000+ professional coaches. This makes Indian railways the 4th largest rail network of the world. Post-launch period, the IRCTC (Indian Railways Giving in and Tourism Corporation Limited) has formed a strong virtual platform with lots of…

Quetta, Train to Chaman

November 23, 2018

Bob Cranwell shares a story of a memorable train journey in high altitude Pakistan.

Proven Tips that Guarantee Unforgettable Train Travel during Winter

November 20, 2018

Trains are the best mode of travel when going on a holiday during winter or any other season. It is fun to travel on a train since you do not need to put on your seatbelt throughout your journey. If you want to stand up, lie down or walk inside the train, you are allowed to do it as you travel. Train travel eliminates the limit on the amount of luggage that you carry. When travelling by train, you enjoy limitless storage spaces so there is no maximum weight limit on luggage. Don’t you just…

May 27, 2018: Myanmar—The Gokteik Viaduct

May 27, 2018

Gilles shares memories of a train journey in Myanmar, including the crossing of the country’s longest viaduct.

May 23, 2018: Thomson, Georgia Train Station

May 23, 2018

Samantha shares her visit to the Old Georgia Railroad Railway Train Station, formally known as the Thomson Georgia Train Station Depot.

Luxury Train Trips are the Best Way to Explore India

March 18, 2018

India is teeming with a plenitude of palaces, historical monuments, picturesque destinations and magnificent sites. The smooth flight connections make it hassle-free for the travelers to marvel all of them in less time. However, there are those wanderers who love the journey more than the destinations. If you too are a devotee of the scenes passing by in your journey, then manifold your experience by traveling in any of the luxury trains. Be it the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels or the Maharajas…

Dec. 13, 2017: Boulder Depot, Boulder, CO

December 13, 2017

Memories of the past, as Samantha takes us to visit Boulder’s original Union Pacific depot.