Tag: over 60’s travel

• Train to Istanbul

  

  The blog post recounts an overland InterRail journey from Dusseldorf to Istanbul. The trip was made at a budget cost using cheap flights to and from London and staying in hostels and cheap hotels. Notable experiences included exploring River Rhine towns and cities in Germany, Vienna and Salzburg in Austria, Sighisoara, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest…

  Dave – World Traveller

  4th May 2025

  Asia, Austria, Budget travel, Bulgaria, Germany, InterRail, Romania, Solo travel, Travel Blogs, Turkey

  Istanbul by train, over 60’s travel, Overland to Istanbul, trains and buses, travelling overland

• The Attractions of Cologne

  

  The author recounts his short visit to Cologne. He details his late arrival in the City and his sightseeing activities the next day. These include a visit to the Cathedral and Old Town and the discovery of a wonderful cake shop. His experience is marked by moments of humor and frustration, not least when he…

  Dave – World Traveller

  25th March 2025

  Budget travel, europe, Germany, InterRail, Solo travel, Travel Blogs

  cologne, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne Itinerary, Cologne’s culinary specialities, Cologne’s Top Attractions, over 60’s travel, Patrick Leigh Fermor, trains and buses, travelling overland

• Exploring the Historic Harz Narrow Gauge Railways

  

  The Harz Narrow Gauge Railway dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and is one of the most extensive systems in Germany, if not in the world. This post relates my experiences of using this railway.

  Dave – World Traveller

  25th November 2023

  Budget travel, europe, Germany, InterRail, Solo travel, Travel Blogs

  Brocken Mountain, harz mountains, Narrow gauge railway, over 60’s travel, Quedlinburg, trains and buses, travelling overland, Wernigerode

• The Ultimate Copenhagen Itinerary: A Quick Travel Guide

  

  Starting out from the hostel I remember that I have no local currency so it’s off to the station’s bureau de change for money – 30 Euros buys 210 Krona, whatever they are. The exchange rate at the station is not that good but it’s convenient. Hopefully, I can use a credit card for most…

  Dave – World Traveller

  21st November 2023

  Budget travel, Denmark, europe, InterRail, Scandinavia, Solo travel, Travel Blogs

  Copenhagen Itinerary, Copenhagen on foot, Copenhagen Route, over 60’s travel, Route Copenhagen, trains and buses, travelling overland

• 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.

  Dave – World Traveller

  30th July 2023

  Budget travel, europe, Germany, InterRail, Solo travel, Travel Blogs

  Hamburg Itinerary, Hamburg on foot, Hamburg Route, over 60’s travel, Route Hamburg, Top attractions in Hamburg, trains and buses, travelling overland, What to do in Hamburg

• 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.

  Dave – World Traveller

  13th June 2023

  Budget travel, europe, InterRail, Solo travel, Travel Blogs, UK

  Brussels, Cologne To London by Train, EuroStar, London To Cologne by train, over 60’s travel, St Pancras, trains and buses, travelling overland

• InterRail to the Arctic Circle

  

  I decided to head to the Artic Circle, travelling overland from London, via Cologne, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm and returning via Bergen and Stavanger to Oslo

  Dave – World Traveller

  12th June 2023

  Budget travel, Denmark, europe, Germany, InterRail, Norway, Scandinavia, Solo travel, Sweden, Travel Blogs

  Arctic Circle, over 60’s travel, Overland to the Arctic Circle, trains and buses, travelling overland