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61. the Toy Train

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Siliguri, or rather, nearby New Jalpaiguri Junction, is the starting point for what is commonly known as the Toy Train, a narrow gauge railway that runs between Siliguri and Darjeeling. And climbs from 120 meters above sea level to more than 2000. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, as it is officially known, was built in 1880 [...]
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19. the Sargan Eight railway

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We had come to Mokra Gore, all the way in the west of Serbia, to ride the Sargant Eight railway, the narrow gauge railway that connected Belgrade with Sarajevo for 50 years, from 1925 to 1974. It no longer does, of course, and the refurbished section which is now the main tourist attraction of the [...]
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24. Antofagasta

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Against expectations, the port city of Antofagasta has enough to offer to keep us entertained for a few days.
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10. the crossing

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Crossing the Andes is an experience, in term of spectacular mountain views, but also the customs procedure for bus passengers. 
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  • The 10 Latest Entries to the Site

    • 13. Gonur Depe April 26, 2026
    • 12. Ancient Merv April 23, 2026
    • 11. Köw-Ata cave April 20, 2026
    • 10. Nokhur village April 20, 2026
    • 09. Balkanabat April 18, 2026
    • 08. the Yangykala canyon April 18, 2026
    • 07. Awaza April 9, 2026
    • 06. Turkmenbasy April 9, 2026
    • 05. Old Nisa April 6, 2026
    • Ashgabat National Museum of History April 6, 2026
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