The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux

The Great Railway Bazaar — written by Paul Theroux, is a classic travelogue that recounts the author’s fascinating journey by train across Europe and Asia.

First published in 1975, the book chronicles Theroux’s four-month adventure aboard some of the world’s most iconic trains — including the Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, and the Trans-Siberian Express. Through his keen observations and sharp wit, Theroux captures the cultures, landscapes, and people he encounters along the way.

👉 Main Themes:

• Adventure and exploration through travel

• Cultural encounters and human behavior

• The romance and nostalgia of train journeys

👉 Author: Paul Theroux
👉 Genre: Travel / Memoir / Non-fiction

💬 “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” — Paul Theroux

✨ The Great Railway Bazaar is a masterpiece of travel writing, blending humor, insight, and vivid storytelling — a must-read for anyone who loves journeys, trains, and the endless curiosity of seeing the world anew.