I’d take the train over flying any day

February 24th, 2009 → by Erica Johansson

I haven’t seen Slumdog Millionaire…yet, but I love this clip of the boys on a train.

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12 Comments → “I’d take the train over flying any day”

kari

1 year ago

trains are so magical, aren’t they? i’d love to take a few months through Alaska on one.

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previously.bitten

1 year ago

I am scared of nothing more, for my upcoming trip, than trying to get on a train in India. getting on trains in other parts of the world? Fine. I love it. But hanging out the door? That is not my idea of fun, when I also have a me-sized pack as well.

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Anil

1 year ago

It’s a fun scene in a good movie, I’d recommend it..

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Taylor Davidson

1 year ago

I’ve taken those trains through India, beautiful; can spend entire days just lounging in the heat, watching the world creep by, napping, drinking chai, sharing food with families. It all depends on what class of train you take, big difference…

@Previously bitten: actually, it’s quite fun.

@Kari: US trains just aren’t as much fun, sadly…

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ian in hamburg

1 year ago

Make sure you see Slumdog in a theatre with great sound, because the music is half the film.

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Erica Johansson

1 year ago

@kari, Most of them are. If you’re interested in reading about train travel, I’d recommend these two blog posts by travel writer Lara Dunston

http://cooltravelguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/train-noise-ideal-soundtrack-to.html

http://cooltravelguide.blogspot.com/2009/01/breakfast-in-bed-and-romance-of-train.html

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Erica Johansson

1 year ago

@previously bitten, You’ll do just fine. Hanging out the door is optional.

@Taylor, Sounds blissful…

@ian, I totally agree. Nothing wrong with watching movies on dvd at home, but it can’t really be compared to the experience you’ll get in a theatre.

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Gennaro

1 year ago

It was a great film. It’s a must see. I was in India last summer so it brought back a lot of memories. And training in India is a truly unique and worthwhile experience. Especially the over-night trains.

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Justin Wright

1 year ago

It was a great movie indeed. I watched it a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. As far as trains go, I haven’t ridden one other than the Amtrack when I was little. Hoping to get on one of of these days.

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Erica Johansson

1 year ago

@Gennaro, The over-night trains are the best ones? I will keep that in mind.

@Justin, Then you have many great train experiences to look forward to!

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ross

1 year ago

I took a very similar train when I was in India – I traveled from Goa to a little town called Hampi which is inland a bit and have to say it was one of the most magical experience I have ever had. Def worth the expereince.

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Erica Johansson

1 year ago

@ross, Thanks for sharing, and for the link to your photo. I also like
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peazyshop/1264812201/in/set-72157601738828694/ Wouldn’t say no to a relaxing week in a little hut like that, only seconds to the beach.

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