Arriving into Ao Nang was a rather surreal experience. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it was definitely more along the lines of chilled out fishing village – the days of which are obviously long gone. Instead, I was greeted by a huge party strip with more bars than you could visit in […]
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, Asia, Bali to London Overland, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Overland Travel, Russia, train travel
How to Travel from Mongolia to Kazakhstan by Train
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Oct
Oct
When I was overlanding from Bali to London, I wanted to go to Mongolia, and I wanted to go to Kazakhstan. So I had to find out the best way to get from Mongolia to Kazakhstan, which obviously didn’t involve a flight. Simple, right? Actually, it’s not that easy. On a zoomed-out world map, it […]
All Destinations, Asia, Overland Travel, train travel, Turkey
Taking the Eastern Express Train from Kars to Ankara, Turkey
13
Oct
Oct
Travelling by train is my thing. I’ve taken trains all over the world – mainly on my trip from Bali to London with no flights – and it’s without a doubt my favourite way to travel. When planning my Turkey itinerary, I wanted to make sure that I saw as much of the country’s epic […]
All Destinations, Asia, bus travel, China, Mongolia, Overland Travel, train travel
Cheapest Way to From Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in 2019 (Bus and Train)
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Sep
Sep
I’ve spent quite a lot of time travelling by train in China, and I really enjoy it. It’s fast, easy, safe, comfortable and affordable. So I knew how I was going to get to Ulaanbaatar. Train, of course! It’s fast, easy, safe, comfortable… then I looked at prices on Travel China Guide for the train […]
All Destinations, Asia, Overland Travel, Thailand, train travel
How to get the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
18
Dec
Dec
I don’t know why I found getting the Bangkok to Chiang Mai train so difficult. I’ve taken chicken buses through Guatemala, I’ve travelled by train all around China and I’ve taken international coaches through Europe. But for some reason, I just seemed to mess up everything about the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Luckily, […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Inspiration, Overland Travel, Plan Your Trip
Why You Should Take a Solo Road Trip At Least Once In Your Life
10
Jul
Jul
“There’s heavy rain forecasted, right?” I asked the woman in the Hebel general store, a tiny village just over the Queensland border. “Will the road from here be alright?”. “It’s a highway”, she stressed. “Floodwater doesn’t go over the highway. Who are you travelling with?” “Myself” I replied. “I’m travelling alone”. She looked alarmed. “then […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Overland Travel
12 Things to Know Before Going on a Road Trip around Australia
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Apr
Apr
There’s nowhere quite as perfect for road tripping as Australia. Its size means that you really feel like you’ve achieved something by driving from north to south or east to west; but there are enough stops on each road trip route to keep you inspired. It’s a perfect way of travel for those who want […]
All Destinations, Asia, China, Overland Itineraries, Overland Travel, Plan Your Trip, train travel
A Complete Guide to Train Travel in China
23
Mar
Mar
China is a fantastic place for more adventurous travellers. There’s no specific tourist path through the country, no shuttles transporting people to each destination, and very few bars and restaurants catered especially for backpackers. Because of all of this, China can seem a little daunting; and the question of how to get around is just […]
All Destinations, Amsterdam, bus travel, Europe, London, Overland Travel, The Netherlands, United Kingdom
A guide to the international megabus: London to Amsterdam
10
Apr
Apr
“You’re getting a megabus from London to Amsterdam?!” In all honesty, I love the megabus. It’s cheap, it’s efficient, and there’s sometimes free WiFi on board. It’s also a hell of a lot more eco-friendly than planes – and to be honest, I fly far too much (I think it’s 20 planes in the last 2 […]
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