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The Ghan Train Australia : Video tour of this iconic railway journey

…he Ghan Train in Darwin Northern Territory Australia #NTAustralia The Ghan train in Australia is one of the iconic railway journeys in the world. This luxurious train follows the trail of the pioneering Afghan camel that transported goods through the vast centre of this massive continent. Today passengers can travel over 2,900 kilometres between Darwin in the Northern Territory to Adelaide in South Australia on board this magnificent train. It sto…

Cruise Tips

I Went On a $5,000 Off-Ship Machu Picchu Excursion. Here’s What Happened

…Machu Picchu. First, we had to take a bus through the Sacred Valley to the train station, then catch the train to Aguas Calientes, followed by a white-knuckle bus ride up a 1,000-foot cliff to the ruins. It all needed to go to plan as we were told we had a timed entry ticket for 1pm with only a 30-minute grace period for entry. The clouds were dark and threatening too, and our guide kept checking everyone had brough raincoats and gear. Because I w…

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Tips for Travellers Podcast 136: The Ghan Train Australia (live)

…markable experience and share with you insights, tips and advice about the train and the journey. For more including a video covering the train journey as well as photographs please visit https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/theghan The Tips for Travellers podcast is free to listen and subscribe to the show which you can do on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn radio or using the RSS Feed. Listen to the podcast online now via this link or using the playe…

Orient Express: Blogger outreach and my observations

Orient Express / Tips for Travellers / travel

Orient Express: Blogger outreach and my observations

…his includes places like Mount Nelson in Cape Town, the Eastern & Oriental train in Asia, Royal Scotsman train, Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg and Hotel Cipriani in Venice. 3: They tend not to push the Orient Express name to the forefront of their properties, other than the train. This means that people do not always know they are going to an Orient Express venue, something that they are looking to evolve and change so that people come to bet…

St Kitts / Uncategorized

St. Kitts. A Lush Green And Beach Island. By Train, Bike or Taxi You Must Visit a Beach

…iew. There are other excursion options, like cycle tours and the old sugar train, but getting to the beach is magical. A taxi to one of the beaches will only cost you around $7 per person. My favourite beach, although not as popular as some like South Frigate and Turtle Beach, is the South Friars Beach. It is quiet, with a good sandy beach, great swimming and some good snorkelling too. Like most beaches on the island, there are patches of rocky an…

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What Went Right And Wrong On My Alaska Cruise? And What You Can Learn From it!

…y was another massive highlight. Again, I went on the White Pass and Yukon train – the historical train built for the Gold Rush. It is an incredible excursion, right up the mountains and is about two and a half hours there and back. In Juneau, I did a helicopter ride to walk on the Mendenhall Glacier. $360 later and it was worth every cent. On a previous Alaska cruise, I’d went dog sledding to the Norris Glacier, which wasn’t offered this time. Bu…

Flying, the train and Terminal 5

Airlines / airports / British Airways / Eurostar / heathrow / London / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips

Flying, the train and Terminal 5

…er to go by Eurostar if you can. And in fact increasingly around Europe by train, than put oneself through the airport and pack-them-in short haul flights. I have been to and from Paris at least twice a month now for the last 6 months. All except this one has been on the Eurostar. My original posting on this with the case for and against: click here. I went through the new BA Terminal 5 at London Heathrow. It worked smoothly and efficiently with f…

travel podcast

Tips for Travellers Video Podcast 157: The Ghan Train Australia

…In this episode of the Tips for Travellers video podcast I take you on a video tour of The Ghan tain in Australia. This is one of the famous train journeys in the world and transports people between Darwin in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia. In the video I take you on a tour of the train and the excursions included on the trip. For more visit https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/theghan Check out this episode!…

Germany / Harz

Heritage, Hills and a Forbidden Steam Train: Join Me Exploring Harz, Germany

…ard for tourists wanting to touch and feel history by riding these classic trains and carriages,. I am also looking forward to being rewarded by walking on and seeing vistas from the top that were denied to a generation. Video of the train: Wernigerode Castle This castle is renowned for its fairy-tale style design against a staggeringly beautiful backdrop of the Harz mountains. It has a long history that dates back to the 12th Century. I am lookin…

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Rocky Mountaineer Train Canada – Tips For Travellers Podcast 208

…rview, advice and tips for travelling on the 25-year old Rocky Mountaineer train in Canada. Find out: What is the Rocky Mountaineer? Which trip should you do? What class should you travel in and why? Who will your fellow passengers be? What if you have limited mobility? Is sitting on the train all day be boring? Where you should book to get the best price and deal? What should you pack and wear? What do you need for budget for? What about taking p…

White Pass and Yukon Railway Skagway Alaska

Alaska / USA

White Pass And Yukon Railroad Skagway. See Why This Could Be The Train Ride Of Your Life!

…ved it. We chose to go on the “luxury” car. There is one of these on every train that runs. It means there are only 14 people and you can move around and see the sights easier. You also get a personal guide for the carriage who also serves drinks and snacks. The views from the train and amazing. As you can see below: https://youtu.be/bFnKuJ1rS90 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bFnKuJ1rS90 https://tipsfortravellers.smugmug.com/Holland-America-Al…