David Bowden Book order

Great Railway Journeys in New Zealand and Australia is an absorbing description of 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in both countries.

Great Railway Journeys in Europe features 34 fascinating train journeys, from cross-continental adventures to shorter, nostalgic excursions by steam train. Details cover technical information on the track, descriptions of the scenery the trains pass through, notable facts about the destinations and factual information on ticketing.

Great Railway Journeys in Asia showcases 34 of the best railway trips in South, Southeast, and North Asia. The journeys chosen by David Bowden, an avid rail traveller, range from quirky trains used as essential travel for locals, such as the North Borneo Railway, to trains on which passengers can experience 5 star luxury as they travel through stunning scenery, as, for example, the opulence of India's Palace on Wheels. Other journeys are chosen for the marvel of their engineering, Thailand's Death Railway for instance, features the 300 metre-long Tham Krasae trestle bridge, or for the length of a country that they traverse, like the Trans-Mongolian Railway that connects Beijing with Moscow via vast plains and steppes. Some are slow trains and some travel at super-high speeds. For each journey, there is historical, technical, and practical information as well as interesting details on the places accessible from the main stations. Each is accompanied by a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Asia's best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.

Blue Skies Guide to Langkawi is a complete guide to Langkawi's cultural, historical, and scenic attractions, featuring an extended introduction to its natural history. Langkawi, located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is a beautiful island offering sunbathing and diving along its coastline and exciting opportunities for adventurers and nature lovers inland. In four parts, the first section describes the major highlights of the island; the second section looks at significant locations with information for each on cultural sites, activities, and shopping opportunities; section three introduces the habitats and geoparks followed by an identification guide to 114 notable wildlife species; and the final section contains all of the practical information needed both before and during a stay. Blue Skies Guides have everything you need to help you make the most of your trip whether for a family holiday, an activity trip, a nature-watching tour or a relaxing beach vacation.

An absorbing description of 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in New Zealand and Australia.

Langkawi is the premier island destination in Malaysia. This beautiful tropical archipelago surrounded by an azure sea has an unbeatable combination of sun, surf and sand as well as international beachfront resorts, iconic restaurants and easy access by flight from Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Singapore, a small island nation, offers a huge variety of experiences for holidaymakers of all kinds. This bustling cosmopolitan city has excellent shopping malls and fascinating museums; heritage trails and wildlife walks; a colourful nightlife and a huge choice of dining options.

Enchanting Vietnam is the perfect introduction to this lively, vibrant and colourful country with its vast cultural diversity and abundance of natural and leisure time attractions.

Penang is a world-renowned holiday destination, famous for its soft sandy beaches and regarded by many as the food capital of Malaysia. Many visitors check into one of the first-class hotels and spend a wonderfully relaxing holiday chilling out on the beaches.

The Republic of Indonesia is a vast archipelago presenting a kaleidoscope of sights for travellers. The range of activities available is equally sparkling with diving, surfing and sunbathing in and beside the coastal waters, and mountain climbing, trekking and paragliding on and over the land.