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Biertan Fortified Church Highlights and How to Get there from Sighişoara: Visiting World Heritage Site Hitchhiking

We went for a day trip from Sighişoara to visit the Biertan Fortified Church. The village of Biertan, including the fort...

2023.09.20 2023.11.21

Romania

Braşov to Sighişoara: Train Journey

After two nights in Braşov, we travelled to Sighişoara.This post reports about the train journey from Braşov to Sighişoa...

2023.09.06 2023.11.21

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...

2023.09.05 2026.05.01

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...

2023.09.03 2023.11.21

Romania

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

After two wonderful nights exploring the medieval hills of Veliko Tarnovo, it was time to cross the border into Romania, with our final destination being the capital city of Bucharest. While many travelers opt for long-distance buses, we decided to experience this international journey by rail. Crossing from Bulgaria to Romania by train is an […]

2023.09.03 2026.07.07

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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...

2023.07.31 2026.07.08

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...

2023.07.29 2026.07.08

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...

2023.07.15 2026.07.08

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...

2023.07.12 2026.07.08

Uzbekistan

A Half-Day Walking Tour in Atami: Sun Beach, Kinomiya Shrine & Panoramic Views

Looking for the perfect walking route in Atami? Read our half-day slow travel guide to exploring Sun Beach, the 2,000-year-old camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine, and scenic views!

2023.04.22 2026.07.10

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