This Isn’t a Train. It’s a Five Star Hotel in Motion.
Some journeys are about getting somewhere. This one is about never wanting to arrive. Meet 熊猫专列·锦绣天府号 (the Panda Train · Jin Xiu Tian Fu…
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Rail Travel
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Why the PANDA TRAIN · JINXIU TIANFU is the Only Way You Should See Xinjiang
Occupying one-sixth of China’s total landmass, it is a region where the world’s most dramatic landscapes collide. Think surreal crimson canyons, alpine lakes that…
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Luxury Rails: When the Train is The Destination
For the modern luxury traveler, a great journey is about more than just getting to your destination; it is about how beautifully you choose…
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Why is Everyone Suddenly into Rail Travel (Hint: It’s Not Just About The View)
We’ve all experienced it: that “dream” holiday where you spend four hours a day staring at the back of a coach driver’s head while…
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Why Everyone is Suddenly into Rail Travel (Hint: It’s Not Just About The View)
Premium rail journeys are becoming the no-stress way to see more, from panoramic mountain trains to vintage luxury routes and city-to-city escapes.
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Is This the Most Delicious Train Ride in the World? – The Ultimate Switzerland’s Chocolate Train
Switzerland Chocolate Train If you’ve ever dreamed of a journey where the scenery is as rich as the dessert, the Swiss Chocolate Train (Le…
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Why Rail Travel Is the Most Underrated Way to Explore Europe
There is a common misconception that exploring Europe requires a stressful mix of changing flights or enduring long, rushed bus transfers. But there is...
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Finding Your Perfect Travel Match: Which Tour Brand Fits Your Travel Style?
Walk into any travel fair and you’ll quickly notice that travellers don’t all share the same expectations. Some gravitate toward comfort and...
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What’s Your MBTI Travel Type? Uncover It This September at MATTA Fair – Extroverts
Extroverts are people who tend to feel energized and thrive in social, stimulating environments. They usually gain energy from interacting with others...
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What’s Your MBTI Travel Type? Uncover It This September at MATTA Fair – Introvert
Introverts are people who tend to feel more energized and comfortable in quieter, low-stimulation environments. Unlike extroverts, who often recharge...
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