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 […]
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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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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It may be a bucket list destination for many, but you’ll 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 Sápmi, but it is […]
All Destinations, Europe, France, Overland Travel, train travel
10 useful Eurostar tips (from a frequent traveller)
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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, I’ve tried all classes, and I usually pay around £70 for tickets to Paris or Brussels. But, from comments on Instagram, it seems that a lot of people […]
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Travelling from London to Sicily without flying is completely doable! While it is a bit more expensive than flying direct, it’s 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 […]