Media and PR Update April 2024

Amazing Train Journeys

“Are you ready to venture into a world where the rhythmic chug of a locomotive becomes the soundtrack to your most extraordinary adventures? Lonely Planet’s latest masterpiece, “Amazing Train Journeys,” opens the door to 60 of the most breathtaking train expeditions on the planet.” - The F Online

With a growing number of travellers opting for new and exciting travel experiences, Lonely Planet’s Amazing Train Journeys couldn’t have come at a better time. This fully revised and updated 2nd edition features 60 of the world's greatest and most memorable rail adventures, including 10 new incredible rail routes. Every section includes detailed descriptions of each train journey, with practical information such as ticket recommendations, key stops and the best times to travel. 

Amazing Train Journeys takes its readers on a visual and narrative odyssey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Its comprehensive coverage of routes, from iconic classics to hidden gems, will spark wanderlust and inspire countless dream itineraries.

With its meticulously curated selection of scenic rail routes and experiences, Amazing Train Journeys did not go unnoticed, with media outlets around the globe praising the book since its release in February.

Digital and Print Media Coverage: 

Amazing Train Journeys has garnered widespread media attention, captivating audiences with its exploration of breath-taking train routes around the globe. Lonely Planet’s Tom Hall, did an exclusive interview with the Evening Standard about the book, with the headline reading ‘Tom Hall’s easy guide to European Train Travel’. Many other media outlets, such as Australian Traveller, Time Out and Lifestylenews.com praised the book for its in-depth information about the 60 rail routes featured in the book. 

Australia’s Who Magazine published a double page spread dedicated to Amazing Train Journeys in their March issue. Media outlets such as Stuff.co.nz, Express.co.uk, and The Sun UK all included the train book in recent online publications. The book also was featured in 9 Travel and The Pembrokeshire HeraldAmazing train Journeys made headlines in The New Zealand Herald’s Travel Supplement, providing readers with a look inside of the tracks less travelled. 

Social Media:

The Australian Travel Instagram account, Austraveller posted Amazing Train Journeys to their 124K followers. A number of social media influencers shared the book on Instagram, including Readingwithnicole (12K), Libraryatcarleighs (11K), and Reader_ceygo (15.9K). Since the books release in February, Amazing Train Journeys has blown up on social media with Bookswithjams (11.3K), Bookish_aly_cat (13.6K), Ohiobookgal (12K), and Reader_mama (11.7K) sharing the book with their thousands of followers.