by Natasha Bazika URL Copied! Paul Theroux said it best, “Anything is possible on a train: a great meal, a binge, a visit from card players, an intrigue, a good night’s sleep, and strangers’ monologues framed like Russian short stories.” Although, he traversed England to Asia by rail in the 1970s, so today’s version would read more Netflix binge and fewer strangers performing card tricks at your seat. Although, the romance of train travel is all the same, especially if you board one of the glamorous trains we’ve rounded up.
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Photo: Martin Scott Powell Venice Simplon-Orient Express Don’t worry, there are no murders on this Orient Express, but there is a world of timeless glamour, packaged in fine art-deco interiors. Think rich wood marquetry panels and grand suites decked out from floor to ceiling in royal blues and creams and luxury decor. The routes span across Europe, with journeys taking travellers from Paris to Prague, London.