Train Enthusiast Francis Bourgeois is in Malaysia exploring its railway network that’s totally different to home. He begins his journey by the Northeastern border of Thailand, where he jumps on the iconic Jungle Railway. Traversing stunning mountain regions and dense rainforests, he arrives in the buzzy capital city Kuala Lumpur, where he spends an unforgettable day spotting freight trains. Finally, Francis takes the country’s fastest railway line to Penang Island, where he joins in the island’s colourful Lunar New Year celebrations.
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The Travel Show: My Great Malaysian Railway Adventure
Train Enthusiast Francis Bourgeois is in Malaysia exploring its railway network that’s totally different to home. He begins his journey by the Northeastern border of Thailand, where he jumps on the iconic Jungle Railway. Traversing stunning mountain regions...
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Open this video on BBC Travel ShowThe Canary Islands: Forged By Fire
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For the first time ever, the towns, villages, beaches and forest of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula are connected by a new rail line. The Maya Train took its inaugural journey in 2023 - but not without controversy. Some claim its done immeasurable damage to the ...
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Adventurer and UK Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields embarks on a journey through Zambia. In the past decade, the African nation has become one of the fastest emerging tourist destinations in the world. And to kick off, Dwayne heads to its most recognisable, and mo...
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