Around the World in 80 Trains. 72,000 Kilometers of New Discoveries
Author: Мониша Раджеш
Printhouse: Eksmo
Series: Gift Editions. Tourism
Age restrictions: 18+
Year of publication: 2020
ISBN: 9785041028893
Number of pages: 352
Size: 242х169х27 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 632 g
ID: 596028
Railway travel is always an endless hustle, shouting, dirt, and chaos. Is there room for amazing adventures and discoveries in such trips? Despite the misunderstandings of family and friends, Monisha Rajesh, a British journalist, has always dreamed of undertaking a round-the-world trip by train. She meticulously planned her route and, gathering all the essentials, set off on an unforgettable journey with her fiancé. Together with the book's characters, you will see the vast expanses of Russia, Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and many other countries from the train window. You will learn:
• What it's like to live in constant motion?
• How to enjoy traveling by train in the company of different people, regardless of differing mentalities?
• How trains differ in various countries and what unusual rules must be followed in the carriage?
• And how to dare to embark on such a crazy adventure?
Monisha Rajesh has visited all continents of the planet, spent 7 months on the road, and traveled over 72,000 kilometers by rail. Her travel articles have resonated in the hearts of millions of readers of Time, The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Sunday Telegraph. Immerse yourself in the incredible world of railway adventures!