Category: Budget travel
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Travelling in Java, Lombok and Flores
The author shares his travel experiences in Indonesia, moving from Jakarta to southwest Java, Bali, Lombok, and Flores. On the way the author visits Pangandaran, Yogyakarta, Sanur, the Gilis, Sengiggi, Labuan Bajo and the Komodo National Park. Despite mixed feelings about the impacts of tourist development, particularly on Bali, the author highlights the tranquility of…
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Shanghai to Kathmandu – Itinerary
Overland, Shanghai to Kathmandu – Itinerary This page sets out a detailed itinerary, showing each day’s activity and providing a log of all of the accommodation utilised. The hotels in Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi’an, Xining and Bangkok were all paid for through redeeming loyalty points previously collected via airline and hotel chain loyalty club membership schemes.…
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Overland, Shanghai to Kathmandu – Detailed Maps
This page provides detailed maps showing each stage of my journey from London to the Artic Circle and back to southern Norway.
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Overland, Shanghai to Kathmandu – An Overview
Overland, Shanghai to Kathmandu Summary In the spring of 2019 I undertook an epic overland journey by train and tour van from Shanghai on China’s eastern seaboard to Kathmandu in Nepal. The trip lasted four weeks and included stops in Shanghai, Huangshan, Nanjing, Xi’an, Xining, Lhasa, Shigatse, Shelkar, Rongbuk Monastery (near to Tibet’s Everest Base…
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Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City – Detailed Maps
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City – Detailed Travel Maps To add more detail about my trip I have set out below two more maps showing the route taken, key places visited and the modes of transport used. On the next page I have also provided a detailed travel itinerary, recording my daily travels and…
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Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City by Bus, via the Coast
The author recounts a 35-day overland journey from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, travelling via the coastlines of eastern Thailand, Cambodia, and southern Vietnam. Highlights of the trip include visiting lesser-known tropical islands, coastal resorts, and river towns, The whole journey was undertaken using local buses and ferries and through staying in budget accommodation.
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A Traveler’s 36 Hour Hamburg Itinerary
Experience Hamburg through the eyes of a seasoned traveller. Learn a bit of its history and maybe put a smile on your face. No hype, no bungee jumping and definitely no selfies. Contains free self-guided walking tour and map, tips on top attractions and getting tickets and a guide to local food delicacies.
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Top Attractions – Copenhagen on Foot
The post chronicles my brief 36-hour visit to Copenhagen during a solo budget orientated InterRail trip to the Arctic Circle. It highlights, through both a map and discussion, key attractions visited on foot, including Tivoli Gardens, Stroget, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid., It also lists the city’s other key attractions and food specialities.
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Overland to Istanbul by InterRail
For my second trip using the InterRail pass I decided to travel overland from Dusseldorf to Istanbul, via the Rhine valley, Austria, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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Overland to Istanbul by Train – Detailed Travel Maps
To add a bit more detail I have set out in the following four maps more information in terms of the travel routes taken, key places visited and the modes of transport used. On the next page I have then provided an index of my daily blogs. These record my activities day by day and…
