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The Antipodean Express
A journey by train from New Zealand to Spain
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An epic journey from New Zealand to Spain, celebrating the enduring romance of travel by train. The journey of The Antipodean Express takes in 89 days of travel, on 33 trains, through 19 countries. It begins in New Zealand's North Island, weaves past the volcanoes of...
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An epic train journey from New Zealand to Spain, across 19 countries in 89 days on 33 different trains. From New Zealand's Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, the book captures the romance of rail travel, exploring cultures, cuisines, history and people along the way.
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Description
An epic journey from New Zealand to Spain, celebrating the enduring romance of travel by train.
The journey of The Antipodean Express takes in 89 days of travel, on 33 trains, through 19 countries. It begins in New Zealand's North Island, weaves past the volcanoes of Java, through East Asia and on into Europe. From hilarious miscommunications in China to cultural immersion at the Bolshoi Ballet, there are stop-offs with half a world’s worth of impressions, people, history, food, music and culture. Hill also describes most of the great trains of the Eurasian hemisphere, from New Zealand’s Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, and everything in between.
The culmination is a day spent in the obscure Spanish village of Alaejos, locating the exact antipode of the author’s living room. The perfect end to a vast adventure.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921497155
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2024
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Illustration: Colour x approx. 20 maps and 85 photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 296
About the Author
Gregory Hill is a former principal player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Following his career in music, he indulged his secret passion for long-distance train travel, resulting in this epic journey.
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