the move to a newly built station in northern bangkok marks the end of an era of an iconic terminal that has served as a hub for backpackers for decades. bangkok based author of lonely planet thailand guidebook joe cummings reminisces how significant the station has been for nostalgic tourists and train travellers. when i heard about this place closing, it was just. of all the things that have changed, this was the first one that to me felt personal. i started doing the lonely planet guide in 1981. i just thought the place was amazing. i think it was the first overnight train trip i d ever taken anywhere. people are going long distances. it is the place. it s where it all happens. suppose you re taking a train for sightseeing, having that train leave and arrive would just add so much nostalgia. i tell people i take the train, and they say flying is so much faster. well, i don t have
world. it can be summed up this way control what you can and accept what you can t, and a lot less is under control then you think. so, you see people turning to this ancient philosophy to learn how to not decrease uncertainty, but increase their tolerance for it. words to live by. eric weiner, thank you so much forjoining us with your thoughts. meanwhile, thailand s historic hua lamphong central train station is scaling back most of its operations after more than 100 years of service. the move to a newly built station in northern bangkok marks the end of an era of an iconic terminal that has served as a hub for backpackers for decades. bangkok based author of lonely planet thailand guidebook joe cummings reminisces how significant the station has been for nostalgic tourists and train travellers. when i heard about this place closing, it was just of all the things that have changed, this was