The Kandy to Ella train is one of Sri Lanka’s great travel experiences. It curls through tea plantations, cloud forest and mountain villages, and is normally one of the cheapest ways to travel between the two destinations. There is one important catch at present. Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive damage to Sri Lanka’s hill-country railway in […]
Tag Archives: Transport
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Sep
Sep
Travelling between Georgia’s capital and its Black Sea coast? The Batumi to Tbilisi train offers an excellent combination of price, comfort and simplicity, with fares from 11€ each way. Georgian Railway operates the route using modern, double-decker Stadler trains. With reserved seats and no change required, it is a refreshingly civilised way to cross Georgia. […]
Europe, Norway, Western Europe
How to Travel from Bergen Airport to Bergen Centre: Bus, Light Rail or Taxi?
06
Aug
Aug
Wondering how to travel from Bergen Airport to Bergen city centre? The three main options are the Flybussen airport bus, Bergen Light Rail and a taxi. For most visitors, I think Flybussen offers the best combination of speed, comfort and convenience. However, Bergen Light Rail is considerably cheaper and is included with the Bergen Card, […]
25
Jun
Jun
The Loire Valley is one of France’s most beautiful regions, famous for its elegant châteaux, vineyards, riverside villages and UNESCO-listed landscapes. Many visitors assume you need a car to explore the area properly, but that’s simply not true. In fact, some of the Loire Valley’s most famous castles are surprisingly easy to reach by train […]
11
Jun
Jun
As a budget traveller, there are few things more frustrating than a delayed or cancelled flight. You’ve spent hours hunting down cheap fares, carefully planned your itinerary and maybe even skipped checked luggage to save money. Then suddenly, your flight is cancelled, delayed for hours, or you’re denied boarding altogether. The good news is that […]
Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
Why I Opted for LeShuttle Over the Ferry: Setting Off on a French Road Trip
08
Jun
Jun
My first trip abroad with a newborn felt like a pretty big moment. Not because I was attempting anything especially adventurous. In fact, quite the opposite. What I wanted was the easiest, least stressful, quickest possible route from the UK to France. Minimal faff, minimal unpacking, no airport queues, no waiting around in the heat […]
23
Apr
Apr
Travelling from Lake Bled to Ljubljana is one of the most popular journeys in Slovenia, and for good reason. The route links the peaceful charm of beautiful Lake Bled with the lively energy of Slovenia’s capital city, making it a perfect place to combine nature, culture and food in one easy trip. Whether you are […]
30
Mar
Mar
Ghent is one of those smugly beautiful Belgian cities that somehow manages to be both historic and properly liveable. The good news is that getting there from Brussels is fast, frequent, and very doable on a budget, whether you pick the train (best all-round) or the coach (cheapest headline fares). Let’s break it down… […]
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Mar
Mar
Catching the overnight train from Rome to Sicily is one of those travel experiences that sounds like a story you are exaggerating for likes, until you are actually doing it – you board in the middle of the city, fall asleep somewhere around Naples, and wake up on an island after your train has literally […]
Europe, SWITZERLAND, Western Europe
How To Enjoy The Bernina Express For Half The Price: Practical Guide to Riding this Famous Swiss Railway without Blowing Your Budget
01
Dec
Dec
There is something spellbinding about the Bernina route. Sweeping past glaciers, turquoise lakes, spiralling viaducts and high mountain passes, it is one of Europe’s most extraordinary rail journeys and firmly earns its UNESCO stamp. Most travellers assume the only way to experience it is by booking the official Bernina Express, a panoramic tourist train, but […]