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Tag: Trains

February 23, 2015 mauracunningham Books

Bookshelf: Midnight in Siberia

For me, a ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway would be an interesting vacation, and one I’ve long wanted to take. For Russians in the past, Trans-Siberian trains carried people away from their homes into exile. But for millions of Russians today, the Trans-Siberian is simply a mode of transport—the most cost-effective way to get from Point … Continue reading Bookshelf: Midnight in Siberia

October 5, 2014October 5, 2014 mauracunningham Travel

All Aboard the Yangon Circle Line

The Yangon Circle Line train is the exact opposite of Chinese high-speed rail. Over the course of three hours, the Circle Line traces a route only 28.5 miles long; there are points when the train moves so slowly that it seems like it would be faster to get out and walk. During the short stretches … Continue reading All Aboard the Yangon Circle Line

June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 mauracunningham Travel

From Sea to Shining Sea—By Train

For a cross-country trip, taking the train doesn’t make much sense. It’s far slower than flying, and more expensive to boot. But my mother and I both love riding trains and have been talking about doing a big trip for years, so we finally decided that last week’s graduation in Southern California provided the perfect … Continue reading From Sea to Shining Sea—By Train

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