In October I visited Nice for the 2nd time, this time with my mom. As we left the food market of Nice, I noticed the train station of Chemin de Fer and suggested to my mom we take a day trip from Nice with the Train des Pignes. During my previous visit to Nice, I […]
Recently I went to Nice for 4 days. I already enjoyed an excellent Food Tour around Nice and climbed Nice’s Castle Hill, but I also wanted to explore more of the surrounding area. I googled a lot and discovered there are 2-day trips from Nice by train. As you know, I love train journeys, so
Who doesn’t like Brad Pitt or at least appreciate his acting in one of the many movies he has made? For me, my all-time favorite is “Seven Years in Tibet”. Watching it on TV or on DVD, astonished me about such a world far far away. The history, nature, and the people of Tibet are truly
As you might have noticed when you’ve read my blog posts about the Trans Mongolian Railway, the day trip from Nice on the Train des Merveilles, and the best way to travel to Tibet, I have a thing for epic train journeys. There is something truly enchanting about the most scenic train rides in the world. Maybe
In 2007 I was looking at a map with all the train journeys lines out on it. Mesmerized I followed the lines from Europe to my intended destination: Nepal. At first, I thought to hop on a plane and fly to Kathmandu direct, but seeing I could follow the coloured lines on the earth and
Are you orientating yourself for an epic journey? Are you a train fanatic or do you get enthusiastic by the idea of a romantic, nostalgic journey over the span of a whole continent? Please consider taking the Trans Mongolian Railway, the famous train journey across the continent of Asia. I share with you my guide