I love trains.  They’re a comfortable and fun way to travel, not to mention much cheaper and greener than flying.  And unlike flying, you get to see stuff while en route.  There’s a great website for train travel that I’ve used in China, India, and throughout this trip: seat61.com.  It’s written by one dude whose job I envy and is chock-full of details and travel advice.  I may use it more than Lonely Planet, even.

Our train to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore a taddd early for my tastes – we were at the station by 6am if I remember correctly – just to make sure we had plenty of time for check-in.  We did.  Ahem.  Continue reading →