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: Overland Travel
Overland travel is my favourite way to see the world. You can only see so much out of a plane window, and I’m obsessed with watching a country roll past, meeting local people and enjoying traditional customs on an overland (or sea!) journey. This category will detail how-to guides about overlanding in various parts of the world, as well as hopefully provide you with some inspiration to travel overland yourself!
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, 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 […]
Africa, All Destinations, bus travel, Overland Travel
How to take louages in Tunisia: Tunisian shared taxis
08
Oct
Oct
Louages in Tunisia are probably the most efficient way to explore the North African country. There’s not much information about taking them online, so I thought If’d write this blog post explaining how to take shared taxis in Tunisia! You can use louages to travel between cities in Tunisia; this post is based on my […]
Albania, All Destinations, bus travel, Europe, Overland Travel
How to get from Tirana to Saranda in 2024 (bus routes + times!)
09
Sep
Sep
Buses in Albania have historically been a bit of a head-scratcher. Rich, my partner, visited back in 2015, and when we made our way over to the Balkan country from Bari in Italy, he told me plenty of stories of no transport timetables, random bus stops and times spent standing on the side of the […]
Albania, All Destinations, Boat travel, Europe, Italy, Overland Travel
How to take the Bari to Durres ferry: Italy to Albania by sea
08
Sep
Sep
If you’re an overland traveller exploring Europe, the Italy to Albania ferry is almost a rite of passage. It takes you from the historic, beachy Italian region of Puglia to the heart of the Balkans, within striking distance of Albania’s capital, Tirana. I personally love an overnight ferry (and fortunately my boyfriend does too!), so […]
All Destinations, Europe, Overland Travel, train travel
The Best Train Journeys in Europe: As Recommended by Travel Experts!
18
Jan
Jan
Have you ever wondered what the best train journeys in Europe are? Europe is a small continent, and it’s relatively well connected by railways. Some of these are nostalgic – like the Orient Express – and have slowly been forgotten about over time, as budget flights become more common. However, in today’s climate crisis, people […]
All Destinations, Boat travel, Europe, Overland Travel, Spain
How to take the Palma de Mallorca to Barcelona ferry
03
Dec
Dec
If you’re taking the Palma de Mallorca to Barcelona ferry, this blog post has all the information that you’ll need! Leaving the picturesque coastline of Palma, punctuated by the majestic cathedral, and sailing over the Balearic Sea, the Mallorca to Barcelona boat trip is an unmissable experience. You’ll end your journey in the buzzing city […]
All Destinations, Europe, Overland Travel, Spain, train travel
How To Take the Palma to Soller Train in Mallorca, Spain
22
Nov
Nov
Winding its way past the looming Tramuntana mountains and through vibrant lemon groves, the Palma to Soller train connects two of the most popular places on the island of Mallorca. It’s a tourist train, only leaving twice a day. But it’s well worth a whole day of your holiday in Mallorca. Harking back to the […]
All Destinations, Asia, bus travel, Indonesia, Overland Travel
What is Getting A Long Distance Bus Through Sumatra Really Like?
14
Jan
Jan
Have you ever wondered what getting a 60 hour bus in Sumatra is like? Probably not, right? But I’m going to tell you anyway, because I recently took a 60 hour bus through Sumatra and wow, I have so much to say. So I’m travelling overland from Bali to London. The first epic part of […]
All Destinations, Asia, Azerbaijan, Bali to London Overland, Boat travel, Kazakhstan, Overland Travel
Taking the Caspian Sea Ferry from Aktau to Baku: A Complete Guide
12
Nov
Nov
Ring ring…Sdravstvuite…. I mumbled sleepily into the telephone. A rapid monologue in Russian followed, which I deciphered to mean ‘you need to get up’. It was 3 am. I stumbled out of bed, turned the light on, and packed my last bits of luggage. My contact for the Caspian Sea Ferry had told me I […]
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