Slow Trains to Venice

A 4,000-Mile Adventure Across Europe

(Author) Tom Chesshyre
Format: Paperback
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Do you love trains? Do you love adventure? If so, join Tom Chesshyre on his meandering rail journey across Europe from London to Venice. Escaping the rat race for a few happy weeks, Chesshyre indulges in the freedom of the tracks. From France (dogged by rail worker strikes), through Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland, he travels as far east as Odessa by the Black Sea in Ukraine. With no set plans, simply a desire to let the trains lead the way, he heads back via Hungary, the Balkans and Austria. Along the way he enjoys many an encounter, befriending fellow travellers as well as a conductor or two. This is a love letter to Europe, written from the trackside.

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Publisher:
Octopus Publishing Group
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781787832992
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
Aug. 13, 2020

Tom Chesshyre

Tom Chesshyre is a British travel writer and author known for his engaging and informative travel books. He has written several acclaimed works, including "Tales from the Fast Trains: Europe at 186mph" and "How Low Can You Go? Round Europe for 1p each way." Chesshyre's writing style is characterized by a mix of humor, curiosity, and keen observation, making his travel narratives both entertaining and insightful. His works have had a significant impact on the travel writing genre, inspiring readers to explore new destinations and cultures. Chesshyre's most famous work is "Tales from the Fast Trains," which offers a fascinating glimpse into the high-speed rail network in Europe.

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