Train Travel Around The World w/ Mark Smith

When was the last time you focused primarily on the journey instead of on the destination when traveling?

Train travel expert and creator of seat61.com/, Mark Smith, shows us exactly how planning a train trip is a wonderful way to give greater meaning to your next travel adventure.

If you have ever considered planning a train trip but don't know where to start, you won't want to miss the wealth of knowledge and experience Mark offers in this episode.

When and where will your next train adventure happen? I'd love to hear the details and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:
12:20 Takeaways from traveling in Syria nearly a decade ago

16:40 How working for the railroad created Mark's unique perspective on train travel

18:50 Why the journey gives relevance to the destination

23:30 Classic train journeys in the US

27:30 When to buy a train pass vs. individual tickets

32:00 Tips to optimize overnight train travel

34:20 Guidance for beginners

37:00 How to plan and execute epic journies like the Trans-Siberian Railway

39:00 Must-do train rides across the US and Europe

41:40 Mark's most memorable travel companions

45:40 What the future of train travel looks like

47:50 Environmental impact of train vs. air travel

50:30 Resource recommendations

51:30 How an HTML book inspired Mark to build his business

58:15 Why and how train travel changed my life

And so much more

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