Traveling is often done by plane or by car, but don't forget about trains! Taking a trip by railway is a great way to get a first-hand view of a place.
Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia
The Trans-Siberian Railway is 5,772 miles long, making it one of the world's longest train routes—it goes across Russia! You start in Moscow, cross the Ural Mountains and then the Siberian forest. Over the course of eight days, you'll witness Lake Baikal, the world's largest freshwater lake by volume.
Glacier Express, Sw itzerland
The Glacier Express connects two breathaking mountain resorts: Zermatt and St. Moritz. Along the way, you'll enjoy the astonishing beauty of the Swiss Alps and ride past great grassland, mountain lakes and across the Oberalp Pass at 6,706 feet high. This day-long journey also features 91 tunnels and 291 bridges.
Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland
Despite its short 84-mile round trip, you'll see a lot on the Jacobite Steam Train. Your journey begins in the Scottish Highlands near Great Britain's highest mountain, Ben, Nevis. While in transit (途中), you'll see green hills, small towns, and cross over the famous Glenfinnan bridge over a valley.
Belmond Hiram Bingham, Peru
Named after the American explorer who rediscovered the Inca site in 1911, Belmond Hiram Bingham absolutely looks the part. The route itself is 57 miles and lasts about three and a half hours in each direction. This trip begins at the ancient capital city of Cusco, goes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and ends at the World Heritage Site in the Andes Mountains.
