Today I continue my trip by boat, taking the fast ferry from Seattle’s Pier 69 to Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. My colleague, the tall […]
TRAINS
The Ghan, Platinum Service – Day 3: Katherine to Darwin
Introduction On the third day of The Ghan’s journey up north, the train travel through the Northern Territories to Katherine and then Darwin. This stretch […]
The Ghan, Platinum Service – Day 2: Marla & Alice Springs
Introduction Just after four in the morning, The Ghan pulls onto a siding near a town called Marla in South Australia. Marla does not have […]
The Ghan, Platinum Service – Day 1: Adelaide to Alice Springs
Introduction The first time I visited Australia was with my sister – let’s call her the fierce and fearless A. We flew into Adelaide from […]
The Overland, Red Premium: Melbourne to Adelaide
Introduction The Overland is a scheduled train service that operates twice a week in both directions between the city of Melbourne in Victoria and Adelaide […]
Deutsche Bahn, ICE – First Class: Frankfurt to Basel
Introduction I just arrived in Frankfurt on a flight from Astana. Our scheduled arrival time should have been 08h20. Instead, we are already on stand […]
Transpennine Express, First Class: Manchester Airport to Lancaster
Introduction Today I’m on my way from Manchester Airport to Lancaster for a visit to my old university. I exit the Radisson Blu at 06h45 […]
Trenitalia, Frecciarossa – Executive Class: Pompeii via Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Introduction I spend four hours exploring the ruins of the old city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in 79 A.D. when Vesuvius erupted. The remains […]