With Spanish airline LTE becoming the next in the seemingly long-line of airlines and travel operators to suffer from the downtown in the global economy, and a report yesterday on the Telegraph Online claiming that thousands of flights are likely to be cut from operators’ schedules between now and the end of 2008, train travel may become an increasingly popular travel method for holidaymakers.
For many of us in the UK, train travel is synonomous with the daily commute to work, and as far as holidays go, we only really think of the Eurostar.
However, travelling by train can be a great way to see the world whilst relaxing in comfort. The journey itself becomes the most important part of your holiday, making this form of travel a refreshing change from the norm.
It’s even possible to travel from London to Australia without flying, as you can travel as far as Singapore by train and then finish your journey by sea.
Anyone interested in train travel should visit The Man in Seat 61, a website operated by UK-based train travel expert Mark Smith. The site is a mine of information, with route suggestions and costings for train travel holidays around the world, together with photos of many of the trains mentioned.
In light of the air industry’s current difficulties, perhaps 2009 could mark the beginning of a new golden age of the railway?
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If you are interested in overland travel you should have a look at Barbara Haddrill’s blog, babs2brisbane. Not wanting to compromise her environmental principals Babs went over land from Wales to Australia to be a bridesmaid at her best friends wedding.
The blog and book chronicals how she did it and is a hive of information and debate on low carbon travel.
Check out http://www.babs2brisbane.com
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Great blog – thanks for the comment, Amy!
Great blog!!!!
I live in London and travel across Europe frequently using the trains. Not only is it better for the environment than travelling by planes or cars, it adds a great sense of adventure.
As a train enthusiast I always use http://www.raileurope.co.uk, as it offers the most extensive range of train tickets throughout Europe, and you can plan your journey starting here in England.
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Steve