A Week on the Trans-Manchurian Railway
The Trans-Manchurian is 8,986km (5,623 miles), and involves 145 hours and 37 minutes of straight train travel. Give or take. Here is my account of the trip.
A Week-In-The-Life of Andrew: Road Roving
Here’s a week-in-the-life of Andrew of Road Roaving, as he roves around Australia as an outback motorcycle tour guide (seeking the open road and debauchery on his days off).
Flat in Moscow
Despite the roller-coaster of Ukraine leaving me higher than lower, I roll into Moscow (literally “roll”) feeling pretty flat, and with a huge task-list.
The Very-Fast Train is 1 Hour Late (and Other Ukrainian Paradoxical Experiences)
Ukraine is a paradoxical roller coaster that takes me on a three-day ride I won’t soon forget. Come along!
Naked in Prague at Night
I’m disoriented, unprepared, confused, slightly drunk, slightly scared, and without a purse to clutch on to for security. I feel totally naked. This is my Prague at Night.
Zurich Switzerland: Rural Urbanity
What little I saw of Switzerland and Zurich is all those cliches: quaint, charming, etc. What surprised me most was how refreshingly rural life in Zurich can be.
A Week-In-The-Life of Mr. HalfFull & Ms. HalfEmpty in the South Pacific
Please enjoy this week-in-the-life of HalfFull and HalfEmpty in the South Pacific, as part of a 10 week trip to 8 countries. Whew!
Staying off the Tourist Trail (or Not) in Barcelona
I try to discover the “real” Barcelona, devoid of tourists and tourist traps.It’s a naive mission that proves harder than it looks, but reveals some interesting insights.
Tapas, Mountains, Flamenco, and Siestas: This is Granada!
Tapas, Mountains, Flamenco, and Siestas. It’s a tough life in Granada!
Leaving Lisbon
Ah, the food, the people, the ambiance, the life. In Leaving Lisbon on September 1st to commence the Ultimate Train Challenge, I have already vowed to return. (It’s just a matter of when).
Northern Swedish Delicacies (Including Surströmming)
From wild berries to Surströmming (reputed to be the worst smelling food in the world), there’s a lot of interesting foods to try in Sweden!