Most Americans have never been to Europe and are only vaguely aware that the best way to get around that continent is by train. I explain how extensive the European system is … how you can get from almost anywhere to almost anywhere conveniently by train. But when it comes to scenic trains, I…
(The following was written shortly after departing Winnipeg yesterday. I am posting this from Jasper while wrestling with a balky internet connection. Lovely day here … temperature is 75 degrees, a very welcome change. One update: there is word among the VIA crew that VIA management may be reconsidering the proposed limiting of seating in…
It must have been the lack of motion that woke me up. I didn’t know why were were stopped—there was no other train traffic—and then I heard someone passing by in the corridor saying it was the Gobi Desert and we were going to be stopped here for about a half hour. Furthermore, we were…
It was raining here the other day—steadily throughout the day— and I took the opportunity to rummage through some of the photos I’ve taken on past trips. Without doubt, my most memorable travel experience was by private train from Moscow to Mongolia and on to Beijing. I always enjoy looking through those photos although, regrettably,…