Gallo Winery, purveyor of wine ranging from rotgut Night Train to respected Sonoma brands.

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In a city that sees 48.8 million visitors each year, the best way to claim a corner of one's own may be to hide it behind a secret phone booth, underneath a pizza stand, beyond the kitchen, on the other side of the wine cellar or in a train car.

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With its mountain vistas and sprawling wine country, South Africa was a favourite destination for its train-side scenery.

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