{"product_id":"100-train-journeys-of-a-lifetime","title":"100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimb aboard the world’s 100 greatest railway adventures with this beautifully curated travel guide from National Geographic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with unforgettable journeys, including a weeklong excursion through Italy’s wine country and a four-hour sojourn in the Swiss countryside, this illustrated collection will add to your train trip bucket list.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience 100 of the most sought-after train rides around the world, from a luxurious trip through the Rocky Mountains to bullet trains that whizz you across Japan.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the ultimate collection for railfans, featuring centuries-old railways, modern and speedy engineering marvels, and trips that take you through bustling cities like Chicago or ancient wonders like Machu Picchu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong with where and when to go, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincludes inside info on passenger cars (like the best cabins to book or the tastiest meals en route), sidebars on historic stations and jet-setting train trips, and top excursions to take while off the rails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout, National Geographic highlights the top 100 lines that offer a window to the beauty of our world, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly’s Espresso Cadore, a retro sleeper train that whisks you from the ruins of Rome to the ski resort of Cortina in the Dolomites.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorway’s Nordlandsbanen railway, the only train line in the country that takes you to the Arctic Circle for a chance to spot the Northern Lights.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Africa’s Blue Train, which travels 950 miles between Johannesburg and Cape Town.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ethan Allen Express, a revived route from Manhattan to Burlington, Vermont, along the shores of Lake Champlain. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelmond’s Royal Scotsman, an intimate 40-passenger train (including a spa carriage) that takes you through the heart of the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grand Canyon Railway, with views of the national park you won’t find anywhere else. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hiram Bingham Orient-Express, a four-hour ride in a 1920s-style locomotive from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to the Inca Citadel. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Palace on Wheels, a week-long sojourn from New Delhi to Jodhpur, Udaipur to Agra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44743344291977,"sku":"9781426223730","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/3057\/4729\/files\/9781426223730_e6ca3.jpg?v=1762554433","url":"https:\/\/thebookmarkpr.com\/products\/100-train-journeys-of-a-lifetime","provider":"The Bookmark Books \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}