Welcome to EastWest Trails.
Follow me on my overland travel adventure from Berlin, Germany to Singapore in Southeast Asia – by train, bus and ferry.
The Dogu Express – or Doğu Ekspresi – has become one of Turkey’s most iconic rail…
Traveling to Istanbul by train is one of the most exciting ways to arrive in this vibrant city that…
Travelling by train from Varna to Istanbul is an adventurous and rewarding experience — especially…
Traveling from Bucharest to Varna, Bulgaria by train is a fairly underrated overland route in…
After a peaceful stay in the mountain town of Sinaia, it was time to continue my overland journey to…
After leaving the bustling streets of Budapest behind, my journey continued by night train across…
EastWest Trails is an independent travel blog dedicated to slow, overland adventures. From the railways of Europe to the jungles of Southeast Asia.
I share personal stories, travel tips, and detailed routes from my journey across continents — always choosing the scenic path over the fastest one.
Whether you’re dreaming of crossing Asia by train, backpacking through remote mountain passes, or exploring local cultures off the beaten path, this is the place to start.