Welcome to EastWest Trails.
Follow me on my overland travel adventures
in Europe and Asia by train, bus and ferry.
Most people have never heard of Aktau. And that’s exactly why it’s worth going. This…
Crossing the Caspian Sea by ferry from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan sounds exciting and adventurous —…
Traveling from Tbilisi to Baku turned out to be one of the most emotionally difficult steps of my…
Crossing from Turkey into Georgia marked a quiet but meaningful shift in my overland journey east…
Hidden in the far east of Turkey, right on the border with Armenia, Ani is one of the most…
The Dogu Express – or Doğu Ekspresi – has become one of Turkey’s most iconic rail…
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.