See the Best of the World by Rail

For our honeymoon, we knew one thing -we didn’t want to just sit on a beach. We're always up for something a bit more adventurous… a cultural immersion, a chance to experience a completely different way of life. So we chose Vietnam and we loved it!

From the mountains in the North, to the dramatic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, to the colourful, high-energy streets of Ho Chi Minh City - every stop had a new story to tell. We mainly travelled by road, but also managed the overnight train which was an experience!

Some of our favourite moments were the unplanned ones. Hiring motorbikes, getting a little 'lost', and relying on locals to point us in the right direction despite not understanding a word (usually with a smile and a laugh).

I had a minor mishap while bushwalking and sprained my ankle - within minutes, a local had me on his back, carrying me up to the road, where his friend whisked us back to our hotel on a motorbike! He was smaller than me, but as strong as an Ox - you'll see him in the photo holding me up (husband totally amused and relieved he didn't have to carry me)!

What really stayed with me was the generosity, kindness and hard working nature of the Vietnamese people.
Our local guide was the perfect example of this. Quietly humble, endlessly kind, and always looking out for us - nothing was ever too much trouble.

Everywhere we went, people were busy - farming, fishing, running their shops, cooking up incredible street food, or crafting things by hand on the side of the road. We brought home a few pieces of artwork and other little treasures - things we’d actually seen being made (oh... and a pearl necklace that I simply wasn't allowed to say no to and still wear to this day). A trip we will never forget!

-Annette ...

We usually see each other from the shoulders up, on a screen. 😄
So getting together in real life is always pretty special. All the hugs, laughs, just spending time together...

This time we met in Belgrade and it was a perfect mix of exploring the city, getting out into nature and learning from the locals (just like we do on our trips).

And if you're wondering who all these people are - this is just one half of the team (our European crew).
The people behind the scenes, each and every one of them helping bring you the best experiences. 🧡 ...

It’s often called a “City in a Garden”. 🌳

You can walk through places like Gardens by the Bay, where giant tree-like structures light up at night, or walk the rainforest paths in the Botanic Gardens.

There are rooftop gardens, tree-lined streets and parks all across the city.

And if you’ve ever been through the airport, you already know how special Singapore does this stuff. 😍 ...

This one’s a regular favourite with our MagRailers 🇻🇳☕

If you love coffee, you have to try it! You can even try making it at home, there are plenty of easy recipes out there.
Then you can compare it to the real deal once you’re in Vietnam 😉 ...

Do you also start smiling the moment you see an elephant? 🐘

Thanks to our MagRailers, we’ve got a whole collection of wild elephant photos from Sri Lanka.
So whenever we need a little pick-me-up, we just scroll through these. 😍

Hope they brighten your day a little too! ...