I recently took the bus from Sofia to Istanbul, and it prompted me to think of all the times myself and my partner had travelled between Bulgaria and Turkey (three, between us!). Sitting in far Southeastern Europe (and in Istanbul’s case, spanning into Asia), these two cities look relatively close on a map. The drive […]
Author Archives: Claire
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I recently visited Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. Initially, I wasn’t too sure how to navigate getting around the city, especially because the Bolt taxi app – which I’ve used in Bucharest and Chisinau – doesn’t really work. However, I found some ways to travel around Sofia easily! Here’s how to get around Sofia, […]
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I recently spent a day in Sofia, less than a year after it switched currency from Bulgarian lev to Euro. I was curious to know whether Sofia is expensive in 2026, after changing currency. If you’re wondering if Sofia is cheap or expensive, I’ve put together this post all about the cost of travel in […]
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Sofia was one of the last capitals I’ve visited in Europe, and it really impressed me! The Bulgarian capital is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and historical buildings from all eras span across the centre. For a history nerd like me, the city is fascinating. But is Sofia worth visiting, and who for? […]
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I take the Eurostar from London to Paris at least four times a year, and in my opinion, it’s the easiest and most enjoyable way to travel from London to Paris. Taking a mere two hours 15 minutes, the London to Paris train is high-speed and comfortable. When I post about it on social media, […]
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I was SO impressed with Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. It’s one of Europe’s oldest capitals, and the centre is super navigable on foot. I only had one day here, so there’s a lot I didn’t see, but I devised a fantastic one day in Sofia walking tour itinerary, with all of the historical attractions in the […]
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I’ve travelled by FlixBus well over 25 times, across the entire continent of Europe (and beyond, if you count its affiliation with Turkish bus company Kamil Koc!). So, I feel well versed writing this FlixBus review! I also do lots of train journeys and have taken other coach providers in Europe, so I can compare […]
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I’ve taken the London to Paris bus twice in the last couple of years; once by day and once overnight. As I try to avoid unnecessary flights, I’ve stopped flying from London to Paris; but I will often pass through the French capital on an overland trip to Europe. I found the day coach and […]
All Destinations, Europe, France, London, United Kingdom
How to get from London to Paris in 2026 (what I’d AVOID)
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As I’m a keen overland traveller, I travel from London to Paris (and vice versa) a few times a year. If I want to go anywhere in Southern Europe, I’ll need to pass through the French capital on my way. And I know I’m not the only one! Many Brits who have work in Paris, […]
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I have absolutely no doubt that you’ll want to visit the Taj Mahal if you’re travelling through Northern India. The mausoleum is a Wonder of the World, and its gleaming white dome is the most iconic monument of India. However, there are some very important things to know that I wish I’d been aware of […]