The Orient Express was an icon during the golden age of travel; a grand steam train associated with mystique, elegance, intrigue and grandeur. It traversed Europe, primarily during the interwar period, connecting the major corners of the continent: Istanbul/Constantinople in Turkey with Paris in France.

In modern times, the route is no longer possible as one continuous journey, and instead requires multiple trains, crossing new borders and entering new countries. The grandiose interiors of dining cars, saloons and ornate cabins has been replaced with a diverse range of intercity trains, ranging from sleek the high speed options in Western Europe, to the ageing sleeper couchettes, creaking infrastructure and cold, early morning checkpoints at borders in the East.

This short collection captures the experience of tracing the original Orient Express route across Europe in January 2012.