Armenia might be a small country but there is undoubtedly a lot to see, even if you only have time for a short trip. For visitors looking to add a destination aside from Yerevan onto their Armenia itinerary, the small town of Dilijan is a great option. Claiming to be the “Switzerland of Armenia”, it is incredibly easy to travel from Yerevan to Dilijan as it is located just over … Read More
One of the most common ways to enter Azerbaijan for travellers going overland is to travel from Georgia to Azerbaijan. During our time in the Caucauses, we crossed the Georgia-Azerbaijan border twice: once on the night train from Tbilisi to Baku and then from Sheki to Signhaghi which follows essentially the same route as going from Sheki to Tbilisi. If you’re planning on travelling either of these routes in the … Read More
While the majority of people travelling through Azerbaijan, might just spend a few days in Baku and then hop back on the night train to Tbilisi or fly home, it’s definitely worth taking the time to explore other areas of Azerbaijan. A popular option is to travel from Baku to Sheki and then cross the border overland to Georgia. While there aren’t a huge number of things to do in … Read More
If you’re undertaking a long trip through the Balkans, chances are at some point you might be wondering how to get from Sofia to Thessaloniki or vice-versa. Looping through Greece is a popular option for travellers who are spending a few days in Bulgaria and want to explore some of the highlights in Northern Greece such as Meteora before venturing to Albania. Luckily it’s incredibly straight forward to get from … Read More
When it comes to travelling, there are few things more frustrating than a delayed or cancelled flight. Not only does it leave you with less time to enjoy your destination, but it might also mean hours of waiting time at the airport. In July 2018, we, along with hundreds of other passengers, were left stranded in London when AirBaltic first delayed and later cancelled our flight to Tallinn. Some passengers … Read More
Despite events that have occurred at the San Ysidro Border Crossing – the world’s busiest land border crossing – travelling through here remains a relatively straightforward experience for travellers. While many visitors who wish to travel from San Diego to Ensenada will opt to drive through the border crossing, it can actually be an easier and quicker experience to opt for public transport between these two cities and to leave … Read More
Iceland is simply a magical place to travel to. It’s unlike any other place that I’ve visited in the past, both in terms of the amazing sites that you can see but also the logistics associated with travelling around this beautiful country. There are, however, a number of things that make Iceland a unique travel destination that should be considered when planning an Iceland trip. Here are our top ten … Read More
One of the reasons people love to travel is to learn about and try the local food. I’m no different in that respect however for me, this goes far beyond eating at a hip restaurant or finding an authentic hole-in-the-wall takeaway place. I love to understand how and what locals eat on a day-to-day basis and one of the best ways to do this is by browsing supermarket aisles or … Read More