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Observations from train journeys

Observations from train journeys

Observation of as well as interactions with strangers are a great way of knowing societal attitudes and the pulse of a country or region.

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Jun 14, 2022
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For many people, rail journeys are about changing scenery and landscapes, crossing state and national borders and the sheer thrill of going to a new place. The greater reality of a place, though, is what you see inside the trains.

Train travel really puts you face-to-face with the country you live in. After I broke a 2-year hiatus in October 2021 to tak…

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