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Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train – best train times to see some of the highlights of Thailand

February 5, 2019 By James Clark 4 Comments

The train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is a great way to travel between the two cities, but depending on your travels it’s not always the best way. With some planning by picking the right trains you can save money and see some of the highlights of Thailand. Bangkok to Chiang Mai – train, bus, […]

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How to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by train

November 27, 2018 By James Clark 10 Comments

How to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by train

Getting the train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur used to be a straightforward affair. The train would leave Tanjong Pagar railway station (near downtown Singapore), clear immigration for both countries at Woodlands, and then continue on the same train to Kuala Lumpur. I did this journey in 2009 and it was a great way to […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: gemas, johor bahru, kuala lumpur, malaysia, singapore, southeast asia rail, trains

Southeast Asia current and proposed railways [2017]

October 31, 2017 By James Clark 17 Comments

Current and proposed railways of Southeast Asia

Current and proposed railways of Southeast Asia – every line mapped In 2016 I compiled every current and proposed railway in Southeast Asia and created the Future Southeast Asia Railway Map, which depicted all current and proposed railways as a subway map. [Future Southeast Asia Railway Map – 2016 version (Click for larger image).] I’ve […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: cambodia, china, indonesia, laos, malaysia, maps, myanmar (burma), philippines, railway, singapore, southeast asia rail, thailand, train station, trains, vietnam

Future Southeast Asia – A map of proposed railways in Southeast Asia

October 24, 2016 By James Clark 31 Comments

What would Southeast Asia look like if it had a fully functioning railway network? I have thought about this many times, usually while on a bus ride from hell (Huay Xai to Luang Prabang springs to mind). I envision it to be a cross between China’s high-speed rail network and Europe’s international InterCity services. With […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: bangkok, cambodia, china, india, indonesia, kunming, laos, malaysia, myanmar (burma), philippines, railway, singapore, southeast asia rail, thailand, trains, vietnam

1 month Eurail Global Pass review – How I visited 57 cities in 31 days

July 12, 2016 By James Clark Leave a Comment

1 month Eurail Global Pass review

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In Pictures: Calatrava’s Liège-Guillemins train station

August 21, 2012 By James Clark 9 Comments

Calatrava's Liège-Guillemins train station

Before I even knew anything about the station one name sprang to mind – Calatrava. Actually it might have been one name and a few words that came to mind…OMG, Liege has a Calatrava! [Liège-Guillemins station] Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect who has become something of a superstar in the architect world. He has […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: architecture, belgium, calatrava, eurail, eurail-2012, liege, train station, trains

How to get from Paris to Brussels by local train – The alternative to high speed rail

August 15, 2012 By James Clark 12 Comments

How to get from Paris to Brussels by local train

See four cities in one day and save on high speed rail reservation fees. One of the things I love about having a Eurail Pass is being able to jump onto almost any train and go. While there are some train services that require a reservation fee, this can be avoided by taking local trains. […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: amiens, belgium, brussels, eurail, eurail-2012, france, kortrijk, lille, paris, train station, trains

Trains in Java – Indonesia

April 17, 2009 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Train in Jakarta

Java has a useful train network which makes for a great way to get from Jakarta to major cities on the island. [Train at Jakarta Gambir Station] The trains are spacious and comfortable and have a meal service. [Jakarta view from train] After flying and overnight buses the train has been a welcome change. The […]

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