12 most spectacular and picturesque railway routes in the world

For many people, traveling is only about reaching a specific destination. In this regard, there is a great temptation to jump on a plane or a car and rather get to the goal, not paying attention to the amazing sights that can meet along the way. Hoping to open their eyes to tourists and travelers, National Geographic editors compiled a selection of "11 Best Train Travels in the World" for their August-September issue.

Spectacular train journeys from National Geographic offer a wide variety of views from the windows. The dazzling European Orient Express will give you stunning landscapes of London, Paris and Venice, while the Shongololo Express in Africa will demonstrate the unique beauty of the wild.

THE TRANZALPINE - New Zealand

BELGRADE TO BAR - Serbia and Montenegro

THE ORIENT EXPRESS - Europe

THE SHONGOLOLO EXPRESS - Africa

THE GHAN - Australia

ROYAL RAJASTHAN ON WHEELS - India

GOLDEN EAGLE TRANS-SIBERIA - Russia

CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR - California

THE CANADIAN - Canada

THE TRAIN TO THE CLOUDS - Argentina

BELMOND GRAND HIBERNIAN - Ireland

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