My honest Flixbus review after 25+ journeys on it around Europe

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 […]

London to Paris bus: would I do it again?

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 […]

How to get from London to Paris in 2026 (what I’d AVOID)

Claire on the Eurostar

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, […]

My top 20 Taj Mahal tips for a trip to India 🇮🇳

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 […]

12 hidden gems in the City of London to visit!

My mum is a Blue Badge London tour guide, and recently we went on a walk around the City of London to uncover some secret stories and hidden gems in the City of London that a LOT of tourists miss.  She showed me London’s smallest statue and told me stories of cockneys, fires, the origins […]

Is Mostar worth visiting? My VERY honest thoughts…

I recently visited the wonderful Herzegovinian city of Mostar, and largely, I loved it! I do think Mostar is worth visting, but I think you need to consider how you visit very specifically – there are definitely things that I’d do next time. So, is Mostar worth visiting? Let’s get into reasons to visit and […]

I travelled on Europe’s ONLY wind-powered ferry

I found my new favourite way to travel from France to England! This is Saillink, a wind-powered ferry that travels from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Dover.  It’s essentially a catamaran with sails that uses wind to travel between the two countries. It’s currently the only way you can travel across the sea without going on a large […]

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