Travel journalist Andrew Eames was in the ancient Syrian city of Aleppo when he met an elderly lady who had known Agatha Christie. Fascinated by the exotic history of this quintessentially English crime writer, he decided to retrace the trip from London to Baghdad which she made in 1928 - a journey ... Lees verder

A funny and affecting portrait of Britain's love hate relationship with the railway with a new chapter for this paperback edition Britain gave railways to the world, yet its own network is the dearest (definitely) and the worst (probably) in Western Europe. Trains are deeply embedded in the natio... Lees verder

During the tumultuous year of 2008—when gas prices reached $4 a gallon, Amtrak set ridership records, and a commuter train collided with a freight train in California—journalist James McCommons spent a year on America’s trains, talking to the people who ride and work the rails throughout much of the... Lees verder

The History Of This Legendary Train, With Never-before-seen Material From The Orient Express Archives. With A Preface By Sir Kenneth Branagh. Lees verder

Usa By Rail Travel Guide - Travel Information And Holiday Tips On Everything From Us And Canadian Routes To Rail Transport History And Important Stops. Also Covering Accommodation Suggestions, Practical Advice And Activities, Steam Trains, National Parks Such As Yosemite, Yellowstone, Bryce And The ... Lees verder