Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World, Gebunden

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Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!

From luxury services such as southeast Asia's Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland's iconic Glacier Express,Epic Train Trips of the Worldoffers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust.

Inside Epic Train Trips of the World:

• 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous andlesser-known railway routesfrom seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, Shafik Meghji and more
• Includes 150 further suggestionsfor out-of-this-world adventures by train
• Select your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday , Luxury and Epic
• Each route features a handy map, stunning photography and afactboxto help readers plan their next railway escape
• Beautiful and vibrant hardback book coverby New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray
• Featured train journeys include: Africa - The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo - Luxor (Egypt), Nairobi - Mombasa (Kenya); Americas - Hiram Bingham (Peru), Sunset Limited (US), Yukon and White Star (Canada); Asia - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), Death Railway (Thailand), Alishan Forest (Taiwan); Europe - Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Douro (Portugal); Milan - Rome (Italy); Oceania- Indian Pacific (Australia), Trans-Alpine (New Zealand), Kuranda Scenic (Australia)

Continuing the collectible Lonely Planet Epicseries comes this thrilling exploration of the world's greatest railway journeys - the perfect gift or self-purchase for railfans and anyone who loves to travel along the tracks.