Response from: Tara    (05/08/08 8:40pm)

I think trains can be a fantastic way to really see the landscape of a country as well as the added benefit of being able to stretch and move around that you just don't get on a bus.

My favourite train travel journey so far has been a 14 hour trip from Chennai. Paying an extra few dollars meant a bunk bed so the trip doubled as a night's accommodation and some amazing scenery along the way.

Worst train journey? A very, very cheap ticket from Luxor to Cairo. But, all part of the adventure!

Response from: Melvin    (08/17/08 2:07pm)

Wow! What a great post. I never even knew that there was a Nat'l Train Day. I guess you do learn something everyday. This blog is truly becoming the standard for me when it comes to looking for the latest budget travel tips and strategies for taking that dream getaway for two or for my family. And when you're not talking about travel tips, just being able to read about your adventures is a treat for me b/c a lot of times I determine my trips around where you've been. So thanks for your insight, stories, and budget travel tips.