trains

Romania

Sinaia to Braşov “No Train”? We took the Private Train (Regio Călători) accidentally

After one night in Sinaia, we travelled to Braşov. Buses also run from Sinaia to Braşov, but we took the train as it was...
Romania

Bucharest to Sinaia: Train Journey with Romanian Railway

We crossed the border from Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, to Bucharest, Romania, by international train. Our first destinatio...
Border Crossing

Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest by Train: A Complete DIY Border Crossing Guide via Gorna Oryahovica

The ultimate independent travel guide to crossing the Bulgaria-Romania border from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest by train. Learn how to buy cheap cash-only tickets in town, navigate the tricky Gorna Oryahovica station platforms, avoid food shortages on the 6+ hour journey, and fix border SIM card issues!
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Railway Journey: Tashkent to Kokand: Buying Tickets, Price and Time

We travelled from Samarkand to Tashkent the day before, spent one night in Tashkent and then travelled by train to Kokan...
Uzbekistan

Samarkand to Tashkent: Uzbekistan Railway Journey, Ticket Price, Route and Our Experience

After two nights in Samarkand, we returned again to Tashkent. We stayed one night in Tashkent and took the train the nex...
Uzbekistan

Khiva to Bukhara Train: 2nd Class Sleeper Guide & Honest Review

After an amazing three nights in Khiva, we headed to our next Silk Road destination, Bukhara. To make the 430 km journey...
Uzbekistan

Tashkent to Nukus on a First Class Sleeper Train – Uzbekistan Railways

Nukus is a small town in western Uzbekistan. After two nights in Tashkent, we travelled to Nukus by train.Uzbekistan Rai...
Japan

Half-Day Walking Tour in Atami City, Shizuoka

We went to Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture which is famous for its hot springs, but we didn't end up going to the springs. We...
Cambodia

Taking the Cambodia Royal Railway: Train Journey from Phnom Penh to Kampot

When traveling from the bustling capital of Phnom Penh to the relaxed coastal province of Kampot, most visitors default ...
Singapore

Can I charge my EZ-link card in Singapore with a credit card?

I arrived in Singapore from Makassar and was going to stay overnight before connecting from Indonesia to Vietnam.The met...