Zero To Travel Podcast

Train Travel Around The World w/ Mark Smith

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October 05, 2021 5:00am

1h 5m

When was the last time you focused primarily on the journey instead of on the destination when traveling?

Train travel expert and creator of seat61.com, Mark Smith, shows us exactly how planning a train trip is a wonderful way to give greater meaning to your next travel adventure. 

If you have ever considered planning a train trip but don't know where to start, you won't want to miss the wealth of knowledge and experience Mark offers in this episode. 

When and where will your next train adventure happen? I'd love to hear the details and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

  • Takeaways from traveling in Syria nearly a decade ago
  • How working for the railroad created Mark's unique perspective on train travel
  • Why the journey gives relevance to the destination
  • Classic train journeys in the US
  • When to buy a train pass vs. individual tickets
  • Tips to optimize overnight train travel 
  • Guidance for beginners
  • How to plan and execute epic journies like the Trans-Siberian Railway
  • Must-do train rides across the US and Europe 
  • Mark's most memorable travel companions
  • What the future of train travel looks like
  • Environmental impact of train vs. air travel
  • Resource recommendations
  • How an HTML book inspired Mark to build his business
  • Why and how train travel changed my life
  • And so much more

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