Category: europe
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Trans Siberian Express – Itinerary
This travel adventure on the Trans Siberian Express was undertaken between 10th August and 10th September 2019. The table details each stage of the journey.
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Overland to Istanbul by Train – Detailed Travel Itinerary
I undertook this travel adventure at the end of 2022. Flying from London to Düsseldorf on the 23rd October and flying back to London on the 10th November.
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Overland to Scandinavia by Train – Detailed Travel Itinerary
It seems a long time ago now, but it is only nine months since this travel adventure was undertaken. I left London on the 11th September and after three weeks of sitting on trains, boats and a bus I returned on the 30th September 2022.
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Hamburg to Copenhagen by Train
It’s a five hour journey from Hamburg to Copenhagen. When done I will officially be in Scandinavia. The train departs from Hamburg at 12.53 and arrives in Copenhagen at 17.36.
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Top Attractions – Hamburg on Foot
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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The Harz Narrow Gauge Railway
The Harz Narrow Gauge Railway is a historic German railway system with three lines connecting scenic locations like Quedlinburg and Wernigerode. The author shares his frustrating yet entertaining journey filled with train changes and language barriers, highlighting the beauty of steam trains despite the confusion. After a tiring day, he ends with coffee and cheesecake.
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EuroStar – London to Cologne by Train
Mid September and departing on a InterRail travel journey to Scandinavia. Waiting at St Pancras with passport and baggage check complete and ready for the 13.01 to Brussels. However, it’s nowhere to be seen.
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Top Attractions – Cologne on Foot
The post recounts a solo InterRail journey to Cologne, highlighting the author’s experiences with local attractions, accommodation, and food. It details the arrival at Cologne Cathedral, the stay at a budget hostel, and sightseeing in the city, alongside practical travel tips for future visitors exploring Cologne.
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Overland to Scandinavia by Train – Detailed Travel Maps
This page provides detailed maps showing each stage of my journey from London to the Arctic Circle and back to southern Norway. The maps detail stops in Cologne, the Harz Mountains, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Narvik, Harstad, Svolvear, Bodo, Trondhein, Oslo, Flam, Bergen and Stavanger
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EuroStar – London to Cologne by Train
Third coffee of the day and eventually the announcer tells us that the train will depart 40 minutes late. So much for my 15 minute transfer window at Brussels to catch a connection to Cologne.
