Is Kosovo expensive? No – it’s actually one of the cheapest countries I’ve been to in Europe. I stayed in a nice private room in a hostel for €24 a night, dinner and a glass of wine was around €11 and the Pristina to Peja train was just €3. I stayed in Kosovo for two […]
Author Archives: Claire
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Aug
Aug
The Sarajevo to Mostar train is a two-hour scenic journey that costs just €6. Although my train was delayed by nearly an hour, I loved gazing over the Neretva River and Bosnian Mountains on this journey between the nation’s two tourist hotspots. In fact, when I was planning my trip around the Balkans and was […]
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Aug
Aug
I was only in Sarajevo for two days, and it was not enough time! There are so many things to do in Sarajevo, from visiting its Ottoman-era mosques to walking along the Miljacka Canyon (just outside of the city centre!). Sarajevo has an incredibly sad recent history. I visited the Museum of Crimes Against Humanity […]
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Aug
Aug
Is Bosnia expensive? No – it’s a lot cheaper than many destinations in Europe. I spent £121 per day on my recent three-day trip, but I wasn’t trying to budget at all. I stayed in boutique hotels and had a couple of meals out with wine; along with plenty of coffee and ice cream! That […]
All Destinations, Europe, Overland Travel, train travel
How to take the Pristina to Peja train (Kosovo’s last railway)
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Aug
Aug
It was already 32 degrees at 7:30am as I walked from Pristina Center Hostel, where I was staying, to the station. This station, which used to connect Kosovo to cities all over Europe, is now kept open for just two daily trains. Both journey along the same railway line, to the western city of Peja, […]
07
Aug
Aug
I was SO surprised by the Kosovan capital of Pristina. I’d not known many people who’d visited, aside from my partner who is fascinated by all things geopolitical. Pristina certainly is geopolitical – but it is so much more. I only had one day here between transport links around the Balkans, but I wish I’d […]
05
Aug
Aug
Ask any Brit about UK prices, and they’ll mostly say the same thing. “Prices have gone up enormously – it’s so expensive to live here”. But what about for travel? Is it still feasible to visit the UK and not spend thousands of pounds? I’m from the UK – I grew up in London and […]
05
Aug
Aug
Wondering how to travel from Montenegro to Kosovo by bus in 2026? Here’s how I took the Podgorica to Pristina bus journey, which takes 7-8 hours and is bookable online! I took a train trip through the Balkans, focusing on the region’s lesser-known and often under-used railways. Railways used to crisscross Yugoslavia, but after the […]
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Jul
Jul
The Belgrade to Bar train is thought by many to be the most scenic in Europe. Here’s all you need to know about taking it! I’d only been in Montenegro for five minutes, and my jaw was already on the floor. The country’s name translates to “Black Mountain”, due to its densely forested peaks – […]
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Jul
Jul
I travelled to and around the Balkans without flying; taking a Eurostar to Amsterdam, then a lie-flat sleeper bus to Zurich, then a scenic night train to Zagreb and then a Eurostar to Belgrade! I’ve got a Eurostar post here and have already covered the Twiliner bus, but now it’s time to look at the […]