By train or by sea

By train or by sea

As a student, I worked for five years on night trains as a sleeping car steward. Then, my professional career was in the aviation industry for 34 years.

After traveling the whole world by plane, I returned to my original passion: trains, to which I now devote many articles on my blog.

I also discovered a new mode of transport: boats. They often complement train travel, thanks to the many ferry crossings available in Europe.

To make your search easier, I invite you to use the filters by mode of transport or destination.

    High-Speed Rail in China: Analysis of the World Leader

    High-Speed Rail in China: Analysis of the World Leader

    Fourth installment of my investigation: analysis of the Chinese high-speed rail model and the reasons for its success.
    My practical tips for traveling by train in China

    My practical tips for traveling by train in China

    Third article in this series: all my practical tips for traveling more easily by train in China.
    Night Trains in China: My Experience

    Night Trains in China: My Experience

    Second part of my investigation: I tested Chinese night trains, from classic sleepers to high-speed night trains.
    China: what high-speed trains are really like — my test

    China: what high-speed trains are really like — my test

    The first article in my investigation into Chinese trains: my feedback after my daytime high-speed journeys.
    Train Travel in China: Complete Guide (Experience, Tips, Model)

    Train Travel in China: Complete Guide (Experience, Tips, Model)

    Why I traveled 11,000 km by train in China: behind the scenes of the investigation and introduction to the four articles in this series.
    Paris–Berlin night train: what is European Sleeper really worth?

    Paris–Berlin night train: what is European Sleeper really worth?

    Paris–Berlin night train: my review of European Sleeper. Comfort, cabins, prices: a promising experience, but still room for improvement.
    Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

    Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

    Discover our day-by-day Queen Mary 2 crossing between Southampton and New York — itinerary, practical tips, and onboard experiences
    Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

    Paris – Portsmouth via Le Havre before a transatlantic crossing

    Travelogue from Paris to Portsmouth via Le Havre, with practical tips to enjoy the Channel crossing and visit the cities
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