Travel Tips

9 of the best things to do in Bukhara, a Silk Road gem in Uzbekistan

Bukhara is a jewel in Uzbekistan’s Silk Road. Your first glimpse of the city may be the imposing Kalyan Minaret. ...
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How to travel across Uzbekistan by train

When we first decided to visit Uzbekistan and researched how to travel between the Silk Road cities, we found an ...
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Linnahall – The Best Sunset Spot in Tallinn

In this post, we will explain why we think Linnahall is the place sunset spot in Tallinn, give our thoughts ...
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6 fantastic reasons to visit Tashkent whilst travelling in Uzbekistan

It's safe to say that visitors to Tashkent, will not find themselves twiddling their thumbs for things to do! Here's our list of top attractions in Tashkent - all of which are reasons why you should visit Uzbekistan's bustling capital city!
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How to travel between Tashkent and Shymkent by bus

Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s bustling capital, is tantalisingly close to some of the other ‘Stans’. In particular, the southern borders of Kazakhstan ...
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9 brilliant reasons why you should visit Georgia right now

For far too long, the country of Georgia has flown under the radar. It has existed as an ‘off the ...
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How to travel between Tallinn and Helsinki by ferry: A short guide

Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, is enjoying a rapid rise in popularity amongst travellers to Europe. Visitors are drawn in their thousands ...
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How to get into (and out of) Transnistria

Transnistria is a place we had been eyeing up for a while. A tiny Eastern European country, with its own ...
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6 Most Memorable Hosts From Our Travels So Far

Even for the most experienced travellers, the world of accommodation can be a minefield to navigate. Granted, the days of ...
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6 fantastic language learning apps for travellers

When travelling, the ability to speak even a few basic words and phrases of the local language can go a ...
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8 Top Tips To Nail Your Next Night Train

Ah, the good old night train – a staple of long distance, overland travel. From Morocco to the Caucasus, we’ve ...
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7 Memorable Meals from our Travels

It’s no surprise that we’ve had a fair few memorable meals during our travels so far. They from the sublime ...
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