China, East Asia, Food & traditions, Leaving Europe, Mongolia, Overland travel, Russia (Asia), Russia (Europe), Transsiberian

From Moscow to Beijing: life on the Transsiberian train

Almost 127 hours, that's how much time I spent on trains travelling from Moscow to Beijing. But what does life on the Transsiberian train consist of? Let me break down an average journey for you. The ticket Everything starts with the ticket! I pre-booked all of mine with RealRussia and printed them out before leaving.… Continue reading From Moscow to Beijing: life on the Transsiberian train

Belarus, Citytrip, Culture & heritage, Germany, Leaving Europe, Overland travel, Poland

Leaving Europe on a train

I’m used to taking the train everyday. From Antwerp to Brussels, 40 minutes, and then back. But what if you just keep riding? For hours and hours? You end up in the neighbouring country. Keep riding. The next country. Keep riding. You’re so far now, that the train tracks are suddenly  different and they have… Continue reading Leaving Europe on a train