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, […]
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!
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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 […]
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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
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
I travelled from Amsterdam to Zurich on a 12-hour overnight bus with business-class seats that convert into fully flat beds! The service is run by Swiss company Twiliner and is described as Europe’s first night bus with lie-flat seats. Its network connects cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Basel and Zurich. A second route runs […]
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Jul
Jul
Dreaming of the Adriatic, but don’t want to fly? There are a few ways to get from London to Croatia by train or ferry. I’m currently on a journey to and from Croatia without flying, so I can detail all of these options for you! Why Croatia? First, why overland to Croatia? This country quickly […]
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Jun
Jun
I’ve travelled overland to and from Southern Spain more times than I can count. If you’d rather avoid airports, it’s entirely possible to travel from London to Málaga 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 […]
Spain is one of my favourite countries to travel around by train. Although there aren’t any sleepers, it has one of the world’s best high-speed rail networks, largely plied by Renfe AVE trains (although other brands also operate now too). It’s 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. Here’s how to take the train from London to Berlin, including sample costs and things to do along […]