Long term solo travel on a budget.
Depending on your route, time schedule and goals, you could spend anything from a few hours to 7 days on the train. My longest was a 57 hour journey from Vladimir to Krasnoyarsk, followed immediately by a 17 hour journey to Irkutsk, and thankfully I was well prepared. Here's everything you need to know, and …
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If you take the train regularly at home you might not even have to think about planning your journeys past choosing your departure time and destination. If only it was that easy to ride the Trans Mongolian. I first had the idea to ride one of the longest railways in the world while I was …
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Down in England’s southwestern corner, you will find some of the country’s most beautiful coastal scenery. You should take your time exploring each county in this region, but in this blog post, we are only going to be focusing on Dorset. Of course, you have the beaches, but you also have some lively towns and …
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The thought of applying for a Russian visa may seem like a daunting task, especially when you hear the words "biometric data scan" and "tourist confirmation voucher", and I'm not gonna lie, it kind of is. But once you figure out the important parts it's actually quite straightforward! Here's an easy to follow, step by …
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After spending most of last year hiking above 3000m; struggling to breathe, suffering from altitude sickness, carrying a 20kg bag and sleeping in tents when it's far too cold to be outside... a walking holiday in the hills of Scotland with the luxurious Gartmore Estate was exactly what I needed. If you love walking, but also love a little comfort and luxury at the end of a tough day, then this will be the holiday for you, too.
When I first moved to Australia I thought it was a perfect mix of America and England, but even after just a few weeks here I realised that all three countries couldn't be more different from each other. Here are the ten biggest differences I've noticed after living in all three. Also, sorry about the …
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Iceland, the land of fire and ice. Vast plains and black beaches, snowy mountains and active volcanoes, ancient history and dramatic landscapes. It's one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been to and it needs to be put on your bucket list right now. https://flic.kr/p/CMUjNA If you're travelling alone and on a budget you …
