Moonlight Express : Around the World By Night Train
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Following the success of her journey around India by train, Monisha Rajesh embarks on an evocative adventure across continents, travelling exclusively by night train. From the romance of sleeper carriages in Europe to the epic Trans-Siberian Railway, she discovers the unique magic that unfolds when the world outside fades to darkness and strangers become companions in the intimate cocoon of overnight travel.
This captivating travelogue captures the thrill of waking up in a new country, the camaraderie of shared dining cars, and the hypnotic rhythm of wheels on tracks. Rajesh's warm, observant writing brings to life the characters she meets and the landscapes she glimpses by moonlight, making a compelling case for the lost art of slow travel. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike.
