James Clark

@nomadicnotes
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I write about travel and digital nomad life at https://www.nomadicnotes.com/, and transport and urban development at https://futuresoutheastasia.com/
Travel newsletter featuring the best travel reads of the weekhttps://nomadicnotes.substack.com/
News about transport and urban development in Southeast Asiahttps://futuresoutheastasia.com/newsletter/
Europe Rail Newshttps://europerail.net/
Japan Rail Newshttps://japanrailnews.substack.com/
James ClarkAug 19, 2024
The Nusantara Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) is a transit system under trial in Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia.
https://futuresoutheastasia.com/nusantara-autonomous-rail-transit/
Nusantara Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) -

The Nusantara Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) is a transit system under trial in Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia.

Future Southeast Asia
James ClarkJul 8, 2024
Java Rail Pass proposal: putting Java train travel on the world tourism map
https://futuresoutheastasia.com/java-rail-pass/
Java Rail Pass proposal: putting Java train travel on the world tourism map -

The Java Rail Pass is a proposed tourist rail pass to promote train travel in Java and diversify tourism beyond Bali.

Future Southeast Asia
James ClarkJun 20, 2024
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Whoosh): A guide to the fastest train in Southeast Asia
https://www.nomadicnotes.com/whoosh-jakarta-bandung-high-speed-railway/
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Whoosh): A guide to the fastest train in Southeast Asia

A complete guide to Whoosh, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway. Station guides, buying tickets, what to expect onboard, and how to get to the stations. The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway is…

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James ClarkApr 8, 2024
Nha Trang construction update – 2024 edition
https://futuresoutheastasia.com/nha-trang-construction-update-2024/
Nha Trang construction update – 2024 edition

Updates on construction in Nha Trang, including current and stalled projects, and the Vega City development. I’ve been a regular visitor to Nha Trang over the last decade, and I’ve post…

James ClarkFeb 15, 2024
Notes on Koh Lipe: The beachiest holiday island in Thailand
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#KohLipe #Thaïland
Notes on Koh Lipe: The beachiest holiday island in Thailand

This island in Thailand had everything I wanted in a tropical beach break. Ko Lipe is a Thai island in the Andaman Sea in Satun Province. It’s the most southerly island you can stay at before…

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James ClarkFeb 7, 2024
Hotel and resort developments on the Ho Tram – Binh Chau sea resort route (near Ho Chi Minh City)
https://futuresoutheastasia.com/ba-ria-vung-tau-coast/
Hotel and resort developments on the Ho Tram – Binh Chau sea resort route (near Ho Chi Minh City)

Ba Ria – Vung Tau is a province in the Southeast region of Vietnam. The province is the closest beach resort area to Ho Chi Minh City, with the Ho Tram – Binh Chau Sea Resort Route being the …

James ClarkJan 30, 2024
Notes on Hat Yai: Thailand’s laid-back southern city
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#HatYai #Thailand
Notes on Hat Yai: Thailand’s laid-back southern city

Hat Yai is a city in Songkhla province in southern Thailand, near the Malaysian border. It’s a major travel hub, with a railway junction and international airport. There’s a good chance…

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James ClarkDec 18, 2023
Melaka Tram: A proposed 3-line tramway system for the historic port city of Malaysia
https://futuresoutheastasia.com/melaka-tram/
Melaka Tram: A proposed 3-line tramway system for the historic port city of Malaysia

The Melaka City Tramway System is a proposed tram system for Melaka by private company Metro Trem SDN BHD. The system will be approximately 19 km with 3 lines and 25 stops. The tram will connect Me…

James ClarkNov 28, 2023
Hanoi Metro Report: 2023 edition
Riding Line 2A, Line 3 construction news, updates on future lines, and a look at the Hanoi Metro map and future interchange stations.
https://futuresoutheastasia.com/hanoi-metro-report-2023/
Hanoi Metro Report: 2023 edition

Riding Line 2A, Line 3 construction news, updates on future lines, and a look at the Hanoi Metro map and future interchange stations. This is the third Hanoi Metro Report by Future Southeast Asia. …

James ClarkNov 25, 2023
Hanoi Train Street Guide: Where to visit the open sections
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Hanoi Train Street Guide: Where to visit the open sections

Hanoi Train Street is where the railway passes through narrow alleys lined with houses on either side of the track. Houses in the alleys set up cafes to allow people to watch the trains pass by. Th…

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