The notorious overland route through Asia, where in the early 1970s travellers sought drugs, sex, gurus and adventure.
WIN a once-in-a-lifetime trip onboard the Trans-Siberian Railway
To celebrate the launch of our inspirational new coffee table book, Great Journeys, we've teamed up with Railbookers to give you the chance to win the journey of a lifetime with a trip onboard the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing. All you need to do is vote for your favourite journey from the list below and tell us why it's your favourite. Then enter your details in the form on the right to be in with a chance of winning.
Competition closes at 11.59pm on 7th October 2011. Terms & Conditions apply.
The Prize
One lucky winner and their guest will win a trip onboard the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia. The prize includes 2 nights hotel accommodation in Moscow, 1 night's hotel accommodation in Beijing and a budget of $5,000 (USD) towards flights.
Experience the perfect blend of adventure, culture and exploration on this incredible voyage through Moscow, Ulan-Bator and Beijing. Encounter the sights and sounds of this world renowned journey first-hand as you pass the cities of the Golden Ring and cross the border into Asia. Explore the forgotten cities of Siberia and Eurasia before travelling through the Gobi desert, past rural villages and mountainous valleys, and onto your final destination, Beijing.
For more information on this and many other incredible journeys, pre-order your copy of Great Journeys now.
Which journey would you most like to take?
The Hippy Trail
The Trans-Siberian Railway
Experience Red Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and icy Lake Baikal all in one epic journey from Moscow, through Mongolia, to Beijing
The Amazon River
This South American riverine journey never fails to evoke overlapping imagery: exotic, dense rain forest; indigenous tribes; abundant wildlife; enveloping mystery.
The Silk Road
An exotic journey across Central Asia, threading through former Soviet republics and past Islamic architectural marvels, on roads once traversed by caravans carrying silk worth its weight in gold.
Route 66
The Granpappy of all road trips. It's like a time-tunnel into retro America: think diners, soda fountains and motor courts.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
A mystical and unforgettable experience, from one cliff-hugging pre-Columbian ruin to the next, with views of snowy mountain peaks, distant rivers and ranges, and cloud forests accented with orchids.
The Great Wall of China
Hordes have hit the Great Wall of China, the symbol of the country, for centuries. Savour the monumental scope of this man-made phenomenon which meanders its way across China for an unbelievable 8850km.
The Grand Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the pretty, bright young things of the 17th and 18th centuries, who travelled around Europe to gain worldly knowledge and who enjoyed just as much hedonistic partying as many tourists today.
The Toy Train to Darjeeling
Spread over a steep mountain ridge, surrounded by tea plantations, with a backdrop of Himalayan peaks, the hill station of Darjeeling is spectacular, and the most romantic approach is aboard one of the most famous narrow-gauge train lines in the world.
The Blue Train of South Africa
This unique, spectacular and exclusive train journey passes through Saharan plains, offering prime views of classic landscapes and untamed beasties.
Enter To Win!
For your chance to win this incredible journey, simply vote below for your favourite journey and tell us why it should win.
Railbookers is an independent travel company specialised in tailor made holidays by rail around the world. They passionately believe rail is the best way to travel because the journey is part of the holiday and not just a means of getting from A to B. Railbookers gives its customers the opportunity to put together their own tailor made holiday with expert guidance - to see and do what they want to at their own pace - safe in the knowledge that everything has been expertly arranged and that we are only a phone call away.
Visit www.railbookers.com for inspiration.
