Europe

Traveling to Istanbul by train is one of the most exciting ways to arrive in this vibrant city that bridges Europe and Asia. After my long overland journey from Bulgaria to Istanbul by train, I finally stepped off at Halkalı Station, ready to explore one of the world’s most fascinating metropolises. Istanbul is a place […]

Travelling by train from Varna to Istanbul is an adventurous and rewarding experience — especially if you’re planning your 2026 trip through the Balkans and want to cross from Bulgaria into Turkey by rail. With the growing interest in overland travel and international sleeper trains, many travellers are now researching routes like “Varna to Istanbul

Traveling from Bucharest to Varna, Bulgaria by train is a fairly underrated overland route in Eastern Europe. Instead of following the popular night train routes, I wanted to continue my journey the slow and authentic way — crossing borders, watching the landscape change, and meeting people along the way. There are several ways to travel

After a peaceful stay in the mountain town of Sinaia, it was time to continue my overland journey to Singapore. The next stop: Bucharest, Romania’s energetic capital. The train ride from Sinaia took just about two hours, and it was one of the most scenic short rides so far — through forests and small towns

After leaving the bustling streets of Budapest behind, my journey continued by night train across the Hungarian plains and into the heart of Romania. If you have missed reading about the exciting sleeper train ride from Budapest to Sinaia check it out here. Famous for its fairytale-like Peles Castle, Sinaia is a charming mountain town

After three shorter train rides of just a few hours each, it was finally time for one of the highlights of my overland journey from Germany to Singapore — my first night train. This one would take me across borders, through the night, from Budapest to Romania, on a 14-hour trip that I’d been looking

After an unforgettable day in Vienna, it was time to continue my overland journey from Berlin to Singapore. The next destination: Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary. The train from Vienna to Budapest takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes and offers a scenic ride through the Hungarian countryside. For my stay, I checked into

After a wonderful start in Prague, it was time to continue my overland journey to Singapore. I boarded a train bound for Vienna, the elegant capital of Austria. The ride took just 4 hours, and at only 27 EUR, it was both comfortable and affordable — a smooth transition from the fairy-tale charm of Prague

Every big adventure starts with a first step. For me, it was boarding a train at Berlin Central Station, bound for Prague — the first stop on my overland journey all the way to Singapore. The train ride was smooth and comfortable, taking just about four hours. I paid 80 EUR for the ticket, and