Adventure Travel Trains

“I’ve pulled the Bucket List back out. Amongst what’s left are the Trans-Siberian Express, the Terracotta Army, the Swiss Alps and the Panama Canal.” Easy words spoken over an avocado on toast breakfast - catalyst for a global adventure. A 24 country, 57,000-kilometre unforgettable journey across the steppes of Mongolia, the wilderness of Siberia, Putin’s Russia. Through strike torn France, Europe during winter and over the lonely Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Commencing in October 2019 and undertaken by author Emma and injured husband Darryl, the trip will cement their belief that...

THE I ESCAPED SERIES DOESN'T JUST HOOK READERS - IT CREATES THEM. What we do differently: We drop you straight into the most intense moment from page one, then backtrack to show how our characters got there - all while weaving in real historical facts that make you feel like you're actually living through a disaster. "A suspenseful survival series based on famous historical events. Verdict: excellent." - School Library Journal Fifteen-year-old Sam is thrilled to be riding a rickety train on a family vacation in Egypt when a fire erupts in one of the cars. Smoke and sparks begin to spread, ...

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution.

When love isn't enough, sometimes you have to teach someone how to love you properly. Traci Waters thought she had found her happily ever after when she traveled back in time to 1875 Montana and married rancher Sam Waters. Five years later, she's discovered that building a marriage across centuries is harder than she ever imagined. Despite their deep love, Sam's constant questioning of her choices has worn Traci down. Every time he wonders if she misses her old life, every time he acts surprised by her intelligence, every time he treats her happiness like a fragile thing that might shatter,...

A final African adventure from the writer whose gimlet eye and effortless prose have brought the world to generations of readers. Journeying alone, in what he feels will be his last African journey, Paul Theroux encounters a world increasingly removed from both the itineraries of tourists and the hopes of post-colonial independence movements. Having travelled down the right-hand side of Africa in Dark Star Safari, he sets out this time from Cape Town, heading northwards up the left-hand side, through South Africa and Namibia, to Botswana, heading for the Congo, in search of the end of the line.

Based on the hard-won experience of a (now) seasoned cycle tourist, this book takes you through the training, preparation and planning for your cycle adventure, whether that's your first big ride or a longer tour, and shows you how an averagely-fit person can go from saddle-sore novice to proficient tourist in just six weeks. ALSO AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK IN AMAZON BOOKS

The Old Patagonian Express tells of Paul Theroux's train journey down the length of North and South America. Beginning on Boston's subway, he depicts a voyage from ice-bound Massachusetts to the arid plateau of Argentina's most southerly tip. Shivering and sweating by turns as the temperature and altitude rise and plummet, he describes the people he encountered - the tedious Mr Thornberry in Limón and reading to the legendary blind writer, Jorge Luis Borges, in Buenos Aires.

Throughout the 20th century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promised fresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: 'To the sea by train'. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves.

Join Jodie and her Bear as they ride a real train for the very first time! From tunnels and tracks to surprise stops and waving strangers, this gentle rhyming story captures the excitement of travel for little ones aged 3 to 6. Meet Jodie – the little girl with big curiosity and an even bigger heart. In this vibrant, rhyming series for ages 3 to 6, each book takes young readers on a joyful journey through Jodie’s everyday discoveries. Whether she’s flying on holiday, picking out goodies at the shops, or heading off to school in her smart uniform and hat, Jodie turns ordinary moments ...

Secrets divide them. Could love build a bridge to help them overcome their deceptions? Jane was full of resentment and fear when the man she had married by proxy came to collect her. She resented the circumstances that required her to marry and was afraid of being tied to a stranger, especially a stranger she had to keep secrets from. Alastair Fredericksburg, Fred to his friends, had arranged successful proxy marriages for a few of his friends but still had mixed feelings about marriage due to his sister’s unhappy union. He was understandably hesitant when his friends Ella and Carter ...

He survived Sword Beach. He’s taught Britain’s best. But nothing prepared him for this. Major Allan Quatermain is bored. A decorated WWII veteran, sharpshooter, and descendant of the legendary explorer, he’s now reduced to teaching military history to distracted cadets at Sandhurst. Until MI2 shows up at his door. A notorious Nazi war criminal may have faked his death and is on the hunt for the Holy Lance—the fabled Spear of Destiny said to grant invincibility to whoever wields it. British intelligence wants Quatermain’s help to find the relic first. Destroy it if necessary. ...

Previously published as Digger the Wonder Dog Digger’s lost in the Australian bush! He escaped from a cruel man, and wants to find his true family, far away in the Australian Outback. But as he travels, there are dangers everywhere; on the river, on the road; from floods and bushfires; from big dogs, and big birds. People accuse him of theft, and fire a gun. And his owner is still following, hoping to catch him again. Good people help when they can, but he keeps moving on, towards the only home where he was loved. All the time, helping animals and people when he can. Will Digger continue ...

Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating whistle-stop tour around the globe, on journeys on celebrated trains and railways.

Discover the heart of Mexico with "Your Guide to Hopping On and Off the Mayan Train," your essential companion for an immersive journey through ancient wonders, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking natural beauty. This guide transcends rigid itineraries, offering a flexible passport to adventure across the Yucatán Peninsula and beyond. Embark on a captivating exploration, where every stop along the modern Mayan Train tells a unique story. In Chiapas, ascend the emerald pyramids of Palenque and wander through its archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with history and the ...

In the quiet town of Pine Hollow, nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, there’s a story everyone knows but few believe. It’s the kind of story parents tell their children to spark curiosity, the kind whispered around campfires with a flicker of wonder. At the heart of it is Willow Creek Station—a place thought to be long forgotten, swallowed by time and tangled vines. Locals say the station wasn’t just for trains. No, it was something more. The rumors hint at journeys beyond destinations, passages through memories, dreams, and whispers of what could have been. For ...

The great rock-n-roll band, Rush, once sang, “The point of a journey is not to arrive.” Steve Hallock’s new novel, Sweet Cherry Sunday, echoes that conceit as well as any writing of recent years.The story of Michael’s trip home to a childhood friend’s funeral is told with the serenity of a trip well-taken. Rather than fly or drive, he rides a train through the Great Plains, a motif that supports the steady forward ambling of the narrative, and allows the protagonist to reflect on the aging years and the separation from home.

Ride the Rails Want to plan a vacation with stunning views, amazing destinations, and seamless travel from one location to the next? Do you want to explore a new kind of trip, one where you can make memories and see unique destinations—all from the comfort of a train car? Welcome to Ride the Rails for an Amazing Journey, your ticket to a new style of adventure. With this guide, you’ll explore how to maximize your next train vacation. Awaken your mind to the beauties of an eclectic experience across the railways of the world!

It had returned, and it was right outside of her window! She looked again and saw that it was growing stronger and getting closer. It looked as if it was alive, so enormously huge. The colors were so eerily odd and strange, so disturbingly vibrant, and she knew right then and there that lives would be changed forever. She feared her small village would be thrown into chaos once again. Then out of nowhere Toby appeared. She quivered. Who was he, and where did he come from?

In Spain Without the Plane much-loved broadcaster Ian James takes you on a wonderful 3000-mile round trip from London to Ibiza by train and boat. It's the ultimate no-fly holiday! Welcome to a journey of discovery. This is more than just a travel book - it's an uplifting and inspiring travel guide with helpful advice and amusing diversions along the way.