We have spent a lot of time figuring out how to get from Greece to Albania without your own car. There is not much information about this on the web, so here is a modest contribution: Ferry or bus? After all, no trains run across the border, so it was completely out of the question that we could travel by train. We therefore had to …
We are delighted to share the exciting news that our highly anticipated train journey in 2023 has commenced! Our family of five, consisting of two adults and three children, embarked on an affordable and thrilling trip from Kolding, Denmark, to the captivating city of Poznan in Poland. With a total travel time of 15.5 hours, our journey promised to be an unforgettable experience. Leg 1: …
One of the most interesting border crossings in Europe is the one between Moldova and Romania. This is because the train has to be lifted up and have its wheels changed, as the two countries have different railway gauges. This process is called “bogie exchange” and takes several hours to complete. The reason for the bogie exchange is that Romania uses standard gauge tracks, while …