-
How to get from Glasgow to Oban (and back)
Oban is a seaside town up the coast of Scotland, a few hours from Glasgow and Edinburgh. I went up there because I’d booked a long stay in a small…
-
Exploring Ayutthaya’s Historical Ruins
While making my way north, I traveled from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, one of the old capitals of the kingdom of Siam. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th…
-
From Paris to Toulouse on the Intercites Train
Originally I’d planned to go straight from Paris to Barcelona, to spend some time there before my transatlantic cruise to Barbados. I’d even booked an overnight train (for a very…
-
From Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by Train (2024 Overland Travel Guide)
Going overland between countries (rather than flying) can be really fun, especially if you enjoy a more adventurous style of travel. Singapore and Malaysia in particular are easy to get…
-
3 days on the Southwest Chief | Day 2: Flagstaff, AZ to Raton, NM
Continuing adventures of overland travel from Los Angeles to Chicago via Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train! Day 2: Flagstaff, AZ -> Raton, NM My hopes of sleeping on a gently swaying…
-
From London to Paris by Eurostar Train (My Experience)
I’d been wanting to travel on the Eurostar train for several years, so I took the opportunity to do so this past summer when I went from London over to…
-
3 Days on the Southwest Chief From Los Angeles, CA to Flagstaff, AZ
In April 2022, I spent 3 days on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief. This was my first time on an overnight train trip and my first time booking a roomette! Roomettes are…