Five unmissable train journeys of the world

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Five unmissable train journeys of the world Don't wish away the journey. Rail travel is a thrilling way to see the world, and these incredible journeys - from luxury in the Australian outback to crossing continents on the Trans-Siberian - are among the best. Ride the rails In this issue ARTICLE: Historic sights in Tokyo ARTICLE: World's strangest border SHOP: 30% off all formats ARTICLE: New York's bookstores ARTICLE: Beijing's neighbourhoods   The world's strangest border Join the spectacle with Oliver Smith at a curious border ceremony in India - and follow Lonely Planet's epic journey. Across the Planet SHOP: India travel guide   Top 5 historic sights in Tokyo Step back in time to when the Shogun ruled Japan with this round-up of remarkable Edo-era sights. Time-machine travel HOTELS: Tokyo hotels   New York's quirky bookstores Bookworms, listen close - these lesser-known bookstores in NYC are treasure troves for the literary minded. Ruffle some pages HOTELS: New York hotels

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