Discover 10 practical items to take on your Southeast Asia train journey; from travel locks and power banks to sleep essentials and snacks for long journeys. Train travel in Southeast Asia is affordable, scenic and often surprisingly comfortable; from intercity services in Malaysia and Thailand to the high-speed route in Indonesia. Journeys can also be…
We select our favourite five train journeys in Southeast Asia, including overnight sleepers, jungle excursions and even a bamboo train. Choosing only five train journeys in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. This part of the world has no shortage of gorgeous views and stunning scenery, and the railways crisscross the landscape to give the perfect ground-level…
With other modes of transport available, some quicker and some cheaper, you might be wondering if you should travel by train? Despite these other options available, travelling by train continues to enjoy a resurgence, with more and more travellers slowing down and enjoying the journey. In a world where everyone and everything seems to be…
Train travel in Southeast Asia is one of travel’s great adventures and, with these tips and tricks, we’ll help you make the most of your journey and get you off to the best possible start Southeast Asia is home to some of the most picturesque railway lines in the world and, for the most part,…