Tag Archives: overland

A Sleeper Bus to Laos

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Lou

I crossed the border by sleeper bus from Hanoi. I had not been on a sleeper before so had no idea what to expect but booked it through the hostel for convenience. I was collected from the hostel by a … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Vietnam

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Lou

Arriving into Hanoi late at night has to be the best way to do it. The streets are bustling with activity. The traffic is crazy. Hundreds of motorbikes, scooters and taxis speeding in every direction. They do not stop for … Continue reading →

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Navigating China

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Lou

Turning up in China, I expected, as usual, to withdraw money from an ATM when I arrived. No such luck. I got off the train without a crucial word in Chinese – “Bank”. I kept trying to ask people in … Continue reading →

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Leaving Mongolia

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Lou

Yesterday I boarded the final stage of the Trans-Mongolian railway from Ulaanbaatar, and arrived in Beijing this morning. It was a beautiful train ride with good company in the form of a bunch of other travellers. The scenery changed dramatically … Continue reading →

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Mongolia Costs

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Lou

In total I spent about £600 in Mongolia which was significantly more than I expected. Having said that, I stayed for 5 weeks and travelled about 5,000km, and had some absolutely fantastic experiences. A rough guide to what I spent … Continue reading →

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Travelling as Two

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Lou

On Sunday I left the Tsaatan people, and after travelling together for a month, I also left Jordi. He is staying in the Taiga another week with the Tsaatan. I leave for China tomorrow. Jordi is, and I’m sure anyone who knows … Continue reading →

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Money Money Money

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Lou

I have been asked a few times how much it has cost me to travel. So, though it’s not particularly exciting, here is what I have spent from the moment I left home to Ulaanbaatar. I will post the costs … Continue reading →

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A Trans-siberian journey

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Lou

On Thursday I boarded the train at 13.20 in Moscow with my new Brazilian friend Saulo, who I had met in the hostel and who was travelling on the same train as me. It is now 23.30 and I am … Continue reading →

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Moscow

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Lou

Although Moscow is known as the less beautiful compared to St Petersberg, still it’s oldest buildings seem to have been built for no other reason than decadence. They are extravagant buildings, built from beautiful stone with spires and golden roofs. … Continue reading →

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Warsaw: a day in the life.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Lou

I woke up this morning to the sound of the bus driver announcing my stop. It was 5.30am and still dark outside. I shivered awake in the cold fresh air, with too few layers on in my hasty departure from … Continue reading →

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