Iโve travelled overland to and from Southern Spain more times than I can count.ย If you’d rather avoid airports, it’s entirely possible to travel from London to Mรกlaga by train in just two days, with time to enjoy a stop in Barcelona along the way – or you could spend longer and stop in a […]
Category Archives: Europe
The world’s smallest continent, but one that absolutely crams in a variety of culture, rich cuisine and history, you could spend years in Europe and fail to be bored. Whether you’re exploring the beautiful beaches of southern Italy, the bustling capitals of London, Paris and Berlin, or the staggeringly beautiful Norwegian fjords. There’s so much to explore on this continent. Let’s get stuck in!
Spain is one of my favourite countries to travel around by train. Although there arenโt any sleepers, it has one of the worldโs best high-speed rail networks, largely plied by Renfe AVE trains (although other brands also operate now too). Itโs also not that difficult to reach from London on a no-flights trip. You can […]
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May
May
There are actually two easy ways to travel from London to Berlin without flying: via Paris, or via Brussels. Both involve a quick Eurostar trip, an afternoon exploring and then a night train to the German capital. Hereโs how to take the train from London to Berlin, including sample costs and things to do along […]
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May
May
Yes, Mediterranean beaches, sangria and tapas are all accessible by taking the train! There are some fantastic high speed routes that connect the UK to the Iberian peninsula (via France). And, when you focus on the northern parts of the country, you can easily travel by train in a day, enjoy a few days there […]
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Apr
Apr
It may be a bucket list destination for many, but youโll have an adventure just getting to Lapland with this route! Lapland is the name for an area spanning the north of Finland, Sweden, Norway and part of northwestern Russia. The indigenous home of the Sami people (its native name is Sรกpmi, but it is […]
All Destinations, Europe, France, Overland Travel, train travel
10 useful Eurostar tips (from a frequent traveller)
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Apr
Apr
I take the Eurostar around five times per year – most of my overland journeys to Europe start with this high-speed train. I have a loyalty account, Iโve tried all classes, and I usually pay around ยฃ70 for tickets to Paris or Brussels. But, from comments on Instagram, it seems that a lot of people […]
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Apr
Apr
Travelling from London to Sicily without flying is completely doable! While it is a bit more expensive than flying direct, itโs a lot more straightforward than you might expect, and has some huge perks: scenery, the chance to see other cities and a day and a half switched off from the world are all massive […]
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Apr
Apr
โBefore 2012, I always thought nothing happened in Leicesterโ, Joe, an employee at the King Richard III centre in the city, told us.ย But in August 2012, the body of King Richard III was discovered under a car park in Leicester. All of a sudden, this midlands city was the focal point of Medieval history […]
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Dec
Dec
Iโve been to Istanbul five times. On the first time, the call to prayer ringing out across the streets and the aroma of Turkish coffee got me hooked. The second time, I gazed at the city sprawling from the top of Galata tower and a boat on the Bosphorus, and vowed to return to more. […]
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Dec
Dec
Can you visit Cinque Terre in a day? Yes, you can – I did – but Iโm not sure if Iโd recommend it! But if youโre short on time, it is certainly possible to spend just one day on the Cinque Terre (and see all five villages). I only had one day to explore Cinque […]