Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles
Presenter Nick Knowles takes railway journeys throughout the world, with locations including Mexico, Romania, Malaysia, Italy and Vietnam.
- 2022-2023
- 2 seasons
- Documentary
Presenter Nick Knowles takes railway journeys throughout the world, with locations including Mexico, Romania, Malaysia, Italy and Vietnam.
Season 2 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Prague to Budapest
42 mins
From the octagonal Petrin Tower to vintage car racing and the famous Liberty Bridge, this time TV presenter Nick Knowles travels between three capitals on a European odyssey: Budapest, Bratislava and Prague.
Episode 2
Italy
41 mins
From the bustling industrial city of Naples to Sicily and the active volcano of Mount Etna, TV presenter Nick Knowles travels to Italy, where the railway network stretches over 24,000 kilometres. Along the way, he crosses the sea by train for the first time, learns how to make strong limoncello and visits a palace converted into a luxury hotel.
Episode 3
Romania
45 mins
Nick travels through Transylvania, beginning at Cluj-Napoca and ending at Brasov. Along the way he meets food experts, visits a bear sanctuary, learns about the plight of the Roma people, and visits the inspiration for Dracula.
Episode 4
Morocco
42 mins
Tangier, tagine and tea. This time, TV host Nick Knowles is in Morocco, the gateway to Africa. He travels almost 500 kilometers by train from Tangier to Casablanca and ends in Marrakesh. Along the way, he learns to surf the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, gets a taste of Berber culture and soars over the country's majestic landscapes in a hot air balloon.
Episode 5
Slovenia and Croatia
43 mins
From the Alps to the Adriatic. This time, TV host Nick Knowles travels through the two stunningly beautiful countries, Slovenia and Croatia. Along the way, he explores the underground world by train, takes a trip on the water on the beautiful Lake Bled, goes hunting for rare truffles - and finally reaches the coast and the Roman ruins of Split.