Topic

overnight trains

3 posts tagged overnight trains from Rail Retreat.

Riding the Limpopo Line: Zimbabwe's Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Railway Through Colonial-Era Africa

Ride Zimbabwe's Bulawayo to Victoria Falls railway: a slow overnight journey through teak forests, wildlife corridors, and living colonial-era history.

L. Carver

· September 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Turkey's Doğu Ekspresi: Riding the Eastern Express from Ankara to Kars Through the Heart of Anatolia

Ride Turkey's legendary Doğu Ekspresi from Ankara to Kars: a 1,310-kilometre overnight rail journey through Anatolia's steppes, mountains, and ancient history.

L. Carver

· June 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Africa scenic train routes

South Africa's Shosholoza Meyl: Riding the Long-Distance Rails from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Ride South Africa's Shosholoza Meyl overnight train from Johannesburg to Cape Town: routes, tips, and why this 26-hour journey is worth every minute.

L. Carver

· June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Browse more topics

slow travel scenic train routes railway tourism Africa South America luxury trains scenic rail scenic routes Amtrak Asia europe European rail

← All posts from Rail Retreat