Though the golden era of rail travel has passed, some trains still offer leisurely journeys. Here, the Venice Simplon Orient-Express is redolent of old-world glamour. (Pete Seaward)
Europe’s timeless railways
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Though the golden era of rail travel has passed, some trains still offer leisurely journeys. Here, the Venice Simplon Orient-Express is redolent of old-world glamour. (Pete Seaward)
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