Kenya's Madaraka Express: Riding the Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi to Mombasa
A practical guide to riding Kenya's Madaraka Express SGR train from Nairobi to Mombasa, with route highlights, ticket tips, and what to expect on board.
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Bolivia's Death Train: Riding the Ferrocarril Oriente from Santa Cruz to the Brazilian Border
Ride Bolivia's Ferrocarril Oriente from Santa Cruz to Quijarro on the Brazilian border: a raw, rewarding overnight train journey through the Amazon lowlands.
L. CarverColombia's Tren Turístico de la Sabana: Riding the Steam Train from Bogotá to Zipaquirá's Salt Cathedral
Ride Colombia's historic steam train from Bogotá through the Andean savanna to the stunning underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
L. CarverMexico's Copper Canyon Railway: Riding the Chepe Through One of North America's Great Wilderness Journeys
Ride the Chihuahua al Pacífico Railway through Mexico's Copper Canyon, a dramatic rail journey deeper and wider than the Grand Canyon.
L. CarverMyanmar's Yangon Circular Railway: Riding the Slow Train Around the City That Time Forgot
Ride Myanmar's Yangon Circular Railway, a 45-kilometre loop through the city's outskirts on one of Southeast Asia's most unhurried and authentic train journeys.
L. CarverIreland's Sligo and Westport Lines: Riding the Wild Atlantic Way by Rail Through Ireland's Forgotten West
Discover Ireland's most scenic and underrated rail routes: the Dublin–Sligo and Dublin–Westport lines that trace the rugged edge of the Wild Atlantic Way.
L. CarverEthiopia's Ethio-Djibouti Railway: Riding Africa's First Modern Electric Train Through the Horn
Ride the Ethio-Djibouti Railway from Addis Ababa to the Red Sea coast. Africa's first electrified cross-border railway and one of the continent's most overlooked train journeys.
L. CarverArgentina's Patagonia Express: Riding La Trochita, the Old Patagonian Express, Through the End of the World
Ride La Trochita, Argentina's legendary narrow-gauge steam train, through Patagonia's windswept steppe on one of the world's most remote and atmospheric rail journeys.
L. CarverMorocco's Train Maroc: Riding the Rails from Casablanca to Marrakech
Discover how Morocco's modern rail network connects imperial cities, desert gateways, and Atlantic coastline on one of Africa's most rewarding train journeys.
L. CarverEurope's Most Scenic Train Routes: 7 Railway Journeys That Redefine Travel
Discover Europe's most breathtaking railway journeys from Swiss Alps to Norwegian fjords with insider tips and route details.
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