Mark Smith aka The Man in Seat 61, a former station manager shares his passion for train travel on Seat 61. He might be better known in Europe than in the US.
With his new paperback The Man in Seat 61 – Worldwide: A Guide to Train Travel Beyond Europe (Bantam Books, February 17, UK) he looks beyond European borders.
In run up to the book publication, he shared 5 Great Rail Journeys in Financial Times (February 5-6).
For bargain travelers, his first recommendation, London to Fort William aboard Caledonian Sleeper, seems a good pick.
Another 12 hour ride, Auckland to Wellington on Overlander sounds perfect for a day ride with all the scenery he describes.
Not sure if and when the book will also be published outside the UK.
The Man in Seat 61 top tip when taking a train is "Never travel without a good book and a corkscrew!"