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The Travel Wire: best travel reads #48
The Alishan Forest Train, travel to the same place, eight trains from the UK to Turkey, and more travel reads.
James Clark
August 07, 2025
The Travel Wire is a weekly newsletter of the best travel reads from around the web.
Travel reads
• Right place, right time - and life was never quite the same again [Poste Restante]
"When in your life were you most cool? For me it was a wild night out in New York in 1989."
• This scenic train climbs nearly 13,000 feet through mountain forests—and crosses 4 different climate zones [Travel + Leisure]
"The Alishan Forest Train is one of the best ways to experience Taiwan's history and outdoor spaces."
• Do you travel to the same place over and over? [Thoughtful Travel]
"I'm a big repeat traveller: here's my example of returning to Thailand."