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Slow Trains to Istanbul Tom Chesshyre

Slow Trains to Istanbul By Tom Chesshyre

Slow Trains to Istanbul by Tom Chesshyre

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Summary

Ever dreamt of dropping everything and adventuring cross-country to the edge of the Orient? From London via Paris, Naples, Nuremberg, the Swiss Alps, Budapest and into the furthest corners of Eastern Europe across Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, join Tom Chesshyre on his fascinating journey to Istanbul and back.

Slow Trains to Istanbul Summary

Slow Trains to Istanbul: ...And Back: A 4,570-Mile Adventure on 55 Rides by Tom Chesshyre

"Tom Chesshyre is the consummate traveller, who makes you want to experience all his adventures and mishaps for yourself." - Christian Wolmar, author of British Rail: The Making and Breaking of Our Trains

From London via Paris, Naples, Nuremberg, the Swiss Alps, Budapest, Athens and into the furthest corners of Eastern Europe across Romania and Bulgaria, join Tom Chesshyre on his fascinating journey to Istanbul and back

Ever dreamt of dropping everything and adventuring cross-country to the edge of Asia? That's just what rail enthusiast Tom Chesshyre did, hitting the tracks for a 4,570-mile adventure on 55 rides, shadowing the old Orient Express route.

Interrailing was once the realm of young backpackers setting off to "find themselves" - and for many, it still is. But it's also a joyful and eco-friendly twenty-first century adventure that's open to us all, no matter our age or agenda. Dodging striking train drivers in Germany, getting stuck by the Bulgarian-Greek border, and negotiating tricky passport officials in Turkey is all part of the fun in this illuminating and meandering journey around Europe.

Europe by rail awaits. The freedom of the lines awaits. Why not hop on board?

Slow Trains to Istanbul Reviews

Chesshyre's journey is an act of middle-aged rebellion, interrailing eastwards with no particular purpose other than to get to Istanbul. En route he rattles across the points of Europe, both literally and metaphorically. Combining a train geek's delight with a keen eye for history, and interacting with everyone he meets * Andrew Eames, author of The 8.55 to Baghdad *
An entertaining and eye-opening tale that transports you onto the rails for the most epic of European train adventures. Chesshyre's sharp wit, journalistic eye and knack for finding colourful characters make for cracking travel writing * Ben Clatworthy, Transport Correspondent at The Times *
Wry, funny and perceptive, very little escapes Tom Chesshyre's piercing eye on this entertaining odyssey on the rails across Europe. I loved this book * Michael Williams, author of On the Slow Train *
Tom Chesshyre is the consummate traveller, who makes you want to experience all his adventures and mishaps for yourself. Every encounter is turned into a story, giving insights into every place he visits. His journey becomes your journey. And as ever, he demonstrates that trains are the best form of travel * Christian Wolmar, author of British Rail: The Making and Breaking of Our Trains *
A love letter to the InterRail Pass and the endless possibilities and serendipities of train travel. This book will probably send you dashing to the nearest station, eager to set off on your own rail adventure * Sarah Baxter, author of A History of the World in 500 Railway Journeys *
If you were ever in doubt over how wonderful Interrail is, just read Slow Trains to Istanbul. Wonderful prose that captures the rhythm of the trains as Tom Chesshyre navigates his way across Europe. * Nicky Gardner, hidden europe *
Tom Chesshyre is a kind of railway flaneur, drifting across Europe, taking trains as and when he pleases. It's a simple formula, but hugely enjoyable books are the result. * Andrew Martin, author of Night Trains *

About Tom Chesshyre

Tom Chesshyre is the author of eleven travel books, the latest telling the story of a 379-mile hike around the Lake District. He has travelled 40,000 miles around the world for his train books; most recently for Slow Trains Around Spain: A 3,000-Mile Adventure on 52 Rides. His book writing has also taken him across North Africa after the Arab Spring, round the "dark side" of the Maldives on cargo ships, along the length of the River Thames and on a journey through "unsung Britain" (in To Hull and Back). He worked on the travel desk of The Times for 21 years and is now freelance, contributing to The Critic and New European magazines. He lives in London.

Additional information

GOR013769405
9781837992737
1837992738
Slow Trains to Istanbul: ...And Back: A 4,570-Mile Adventure on 55 Rides by Tom Chesshyre
Tom Chesshyre
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Octopus Publishing Group
2024-06-13
352
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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