This post is a travel guide about how to travel by train in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the perfect destination to explore by train and in recent years Kazakhstan has invested in its railway system making train travel while backpacking Kazakhstan easier than ever. This post …
This post is a travel guide about how to travel by train in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is the perfect destination to explore by train and in recent years Uzbekistan has invested in its railway system making train travel while backpacking Uzbekistan easier than ever. This post …
The Kukushka train in Georgia is among the most scenic train journeys in the Caucasus region. The 37 kilometer narrow gauge railway runs through the forested Caucasus foothills offering sweeping panoramic views as it winds it way up the mountain. The Kukushka train runs from …
This post is about the night train from Sheki to Baku. A slow, but adventurous way to travel between Sheki and Baku. Update 2023: The night train from Sheki to Baku is no longer running because they are modernizing the railway system in Azerbaijan. As …
The Oslo to Bergen train, or the Bergensbanen in Norway is considered to be one of the most scenic train rides in Europe. Whether this is true, depends on personal opinions. It is, however, the highest railway line in Scandinavia. The train from Oslo to …
This post is about the Belgrade to Bar train, also called the Montenegro express. A spectacular journey from the rolling hills in Serbia to the rugged mountains in Montenegro. I love trains, but in the Balkans they are not the most convenient mode of transport. …
This post is all about the Dogu express including my own experience, how to get Dogu express tickets, The Dogu express route and what to expect on a Turkish train. The Dogu express, also called Dogu ekspresi, from Ankara to Kars is the longest train …
This post is about the Mandalay to Hsipaw train over the Gokteik viaduct in Myanmar. Trains in Myanmar are bumpy and scary. I did read the warnings, but I love train journeys. I could not visit Myanmar without taking the iconic Mandalay to Hsipaw train …
This post is a guide on everything you need to know about the Kandy to Ella train. This famous train ride is advertised to be one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world. Why take the Kandy to Ella train? I love trains …
The Stockholm to Lulea train is one of the best ways to travel to Lapland in Sweden. Lapland is a large area that stretches over Norway, Finland, Sweden and even parts of Russia. I had always wanted to go to Lapland, but getting there seemed …
Due to the current situation I advice against travel to Russia at the moment. All affiliated links related to Russia have been removed. But I have decided to keep my posts about Russia as it remains a beautiful country. I hope that circumstances change and …
Due to the current situation I advice against travel to Russia at the moment. All affiliated links related to Russia have been removed. But I have decided to keep my posts about Russia as it remains a beautiful country. I hope that circumstances change and …