Namibia – The Wildlife and the Wilderness
Africa / Namibia / Trains / Travel

Namibia – The Wildlife and the Wilderness

The Desert Express is a brilliant way to travel from Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, to Swakopmund on the coast, without missing out on any of the wildlife or scenery… As the blue, lumbering Desert Express trundled through the surprisingly lush landscape outside Windhoek, we spent the journey eagerly searching out cleverly camouflaged wildlife through the train’s … Continue reading »

Vintage Travel with Orient Express
England / Food and Cuisine / London / Trains

Vintage Travel with Orient Express

The umber and cream liveried carriages of the iconic British Pullman calmly drew into the bustle of London Victoria.  The chatter on Platform 2 grew measurably louder, a sense of anticipation filling the air as smiling stewards, in crisp white uniforms alighted and welcomed the passengers, directing them to their carriages.  Your carriage awaits… A … Continue reading »