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Nagasaki – Japan’s window to the world

The port town of Nagasaki is famous for two reasons. During the period of isolation when Japan cut itself off from the world it was the only port where foreign traders were allowed to land and interact with Japan, this […]

Posted on July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by Mischa
Posted in Japan, Round the worldTagged japan, memorial, mountain, museum, night, river, the netherlands, torii10 Comments

Coach: Amsterdam to Copenhagen

We knew the day would be long. We had booked a Eurolines coach to take us all the way from Amsterdam through north Germany to Copenhagen. Costing only roughly £35 each and one mode of transport rather than a lot […]

Posted on April 7, 2017January 7, 2018 by Rosanna
Posted in Denmark, Round the world, TransportTagged coach, denmark, ferry, germany, journey, the netherlands, toilet, windmills1 Comment

Amsterdam (mostly)

To get from  Luxembourg to Amsterdam is not straightforward (unless you fly – that’s very easy). The trains go via Brussels and cost a lot and Luxembourg is only serviced by one international coach company which would require changing in […]

Posted on April 6, 2017March 28, 2018 by Mischa
Posted in Round the world, The NetherlandsTagged beer, eco, food, the netherlands2 Comments

Travelling without flying

From March 2017 to March 2018 we backpacked around the world without catching a single aeroplane. This blog contains our experiences and stories, from surprises to delights, plus some tips on how we travelled flight-free.

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In the Beginning

  • London to LuxembourgLondon to LuxembourgMarch 31, 2017

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  • Crossing the PondCrossing the PondApril 2, 2018
  • Spicy PandasSpicy PandasNovember 1, 2017
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Recent Posts

  • Food for thought July 4, 2019
  • Travelling by Amtrak July 2, 2018
  • Answers on a postcard June 20, 2018
  • The most southernly northern city June 13, 2018
  • Mischa’s Belgian Waffle May 15, 2018
  • The Reunification Express May 6, 2018
  • The Diamond Capitol of the World April 21, 2018
  • Embassies and visas April 18, 2018
  • Crossing the Pond April 2, 2018
  • Home sweet home March 28, 2018

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