Travels Around the World
Before the Russian invasion, the Rakhiv-Mariupol train was the longest passenger railway route in Ukraine, taking just under 29 hours to cover 1,806 kilometres from the Carpathians to the Donbas…
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I just returned from a two-week overland trip from Romania to Scotland and back again by train. Although British people love to complain about the state of their railways, my impressions about train travel in the UK were mostly positive…
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The Esplanade is Zagreb’s historic luxury hotel and it certainly doesn’t disappoint if you are looking for an unique place to stay in Croatia’s capital…
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Brno, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, is a beautiful place with some lovely architecture and interesting sights to visit. The historic centre of Brno is extremely walkable, with all major sights…
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Although Lier resembles other medieval cities in Belgium such as Bruges, Ghent or nearby Antwerp, the city feels like an undiscovered gem as it receives relatively few visitors compared to the numbers heading for the better-known places across Flanders…
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The temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek – was beautifully illuminated in the darkness and certainly a highly impressive sight to behold…
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Although it may lack the fame of Istanbul, Izmir is one of Turkey’s nicest and most liveable cities to visit thanks to its liberal character and relaxed seaside vibe…
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Although most people take the bus or fly between Split and Zagreb, the ICN train operated by the Croatian Railways is a fantastic alternative…
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Although I did face some small issues during my stay at the hotel, Casa Wagner is great value for money as most other historic hotels in the old town citadel…
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Split is an absolutely delightful city and a must-stop on any trip to Croatia. Split’s most famous sight – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Diocletian’s Palace – is one of the best preserved…
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