This is one of those days when nothing important seems to be happening anywhere.  My travel companion will be flying to Darwin, Australia tomorrow, so I thought I would educate you (and me ) about this city. First of all, I don't ever plan to visit Darwin. However, if I did, I would consider also catching The Ghan to Adelaide. I am known for taking long-distance train trips, and somewhere in my memory was something about this one being unique.   So I asked Google AI: Yes, The Ghan is widely considered one of the most significant and legendary long-distance train journeys in the world . [ 1 , 2 ] Epic Route: It spans 2,979 kilometers (1,851 miles) straight through the center of Australia, running between Adelaide in the south and Darwin in the north (via Alice Springs and Katherine). [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Duration: The standard journey takes about 53 to 54 hours, while the extended southbound "Ghan Expedition" takes up to 75 hours with extra excursions. [ 1 , 2 ] Luxur...