To the Taj Mahal...by Rail
Join Selective Asia’s founder, Nick, on an extraordinary transcontinental train adventure from his hometown of Brighton to India's iconic Taj Mahal.
Fuelled by a passion for responsible travel, and a desire to discover the world in a more considered way, Nick is embarking on a 2-month, 12,880km journey across 13 borders, all by land.
His route will take him from Western to Eastern Europe, passing through the likes of Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria, then crossing the Bosporus and in to Asia Minor, passing through Türkiye, Iran and Pakistan, before snaking his way down through India. He’s sticking to the rails throughout, making stops to meet the people and explore new destinations.
Along with testing the practicalities of reaching one of his favourite southern-Asian cities without flying, Nick is longing to reconnect with his sense of adventure, be inspired, get lost, take some risks. He’s wanting to cut through the geopolitical news noise, meet the people on the ground and make his own interpretations.
Nick says: “There’s something about crossing borders by land that hits different. You can feel the distances and the spaces in a way you just can’t by air. It’s tangible; visceral. You get a more gradual introduction to each place and culture, rather than landing at the eye of the storm!”
His trip is about more than just getting from point A to B; it’s an opportunity to rediscover the magic of slow travel, embrace the spontaneity of the unknown, and find deeper connections with cultures and landscapes along the way.
Follow Nick’s adventure over on his dedicated blog as he shares his experiences, insights and reflections from this epic journey, and sign up to our newsletter below for more updates and inspiration from across Asia.
