Around the World in 80 Trains

Train travel is always endless bustle, shouting, dirt, and chaos. Is there room for amazing adventures and discoveries on such trips? Despite the misunderstanding of relatives and friends, Monisha Rajesh, a British journalist, has always dreamed of taking a round-the-world train journey. She carefully worked out her route and, together with her fiancé, set off on an unforgettable trip—collecting everything necessary.

Together with the book’s heroes, from the train window you’ll see the vast expanses of Russia, Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and many other countries. You’ll learn:
• What is it like to live in constant motion?
• How to enjoy train travel in the company of different people, regardless of differences in mentality?
• How trains differ across countries and what unusual rules you need to follow in the carriage?
• And how to dare such a crazy adventure?

Monisha Rajesh visited all continents, spent 7 months on the road, and covered more than 72,000 kilometers by rail. Her travel articles resonated with the hearts of millions of readers of Time, The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Sunday Telegraph.

Step into the incredible world of rail adventures! Seeing the world from a train window—an iffy idea or an unforgettable experience? Monisha Rajesh knows everything about train travel. After visiting Russia, Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and many other countries, she understood that an unforgettable trip is made by people, emotions, and new discoveries.

Get to know the author along with the most unusual fellow travelers, learn about the traditions of different countries, admire unbelievable landscapes, and enjoy the hospitality of every continent. The train departs!