How to Master Trains and Buses on a Budget
No car? No problem! Discover the world anyway! This blog equips you with life hacks and tricks gathered from my travels. It encourages (almost) wheel-free adventures, letting you explore the world like the locals do.
About this blog
Growing up in a bustling metropolitan city with extensive public transport shaped my approach to travel. I never felt the need for a driver’s license, yet my passion for exploring the world only grew stronger.
As an adult, I began searching for travel tips tailored to car-free journeys, often using keywords like ‘(destination) without a car.’ quickly realised there were few resources about car-free travel.”
This blog is dedicated to those like me—travelers determined to explore the world without needing their own wheels.
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Why One-Day City Guides Don’t Do Justice to Venice, Rome, Istanbul, Berlin and London
I’m honestly fed up with the social media hype around “one-day guides” to major cities. You know the kind: “The ultimate one-day itinerary in XXX!” or “See everything in XXX in just 24 hours!” But honestly, I don’t think you can do yourself—or your destination—justice if you’re always in such a hurry. Some cities simply…
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Liechtenstein Car-Free: A Travel Guide to Vaduz, Gutenberg Castle & MalbunCar-Free Weekend Trip in Liechtenstein
Updated on August 22nd, 2026Stausee Steg, an iconic artificial lake in Liechtenstein Let’s start with a little quiz: How many microstates does Continental Europe have? The answer is somewhere between four and six, depending on which source you consult. However, there is a general consensus about four European microstates that are unquestionably among the continent’s…
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How I Traveled Around Algarve Without a Car: Activities Without Driving
I did a two-week tour around Portugal recently without driving a car myself. I landed in Porto, moved on to Lisbon, and then ended my Portuguese adventure in the Algarve. For the Algarve, I allowed myself a full week to explore the region without rushing. This turned out to be the right travel strategy for…
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Byzantine Architecture Tour in Ravenna, Italy: A Self-Guided Mosaic Walk
Updated on August 23rd, 2026Very, very long ago, Ravenna took center stage in both Roman and Byzantine history. Ravenna even served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire during its final years. After the empire fell, the Byzantines reclaimed the city from the Gothic kings who had taken over the former Western Roman territories.…
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Joshie-Man in Istanbul: How a Father and Son’s Walking Journey Shows the Power of Travel, Faith and Human Connection
Photo: @thejoshieman2023 on Tiktok Have you heard of the Joshie-Man? This sweet 12-year-old boy recently became an online sensation after a wave of anti-Muslim hate in the UK. Together with his father, Dan Harris, Joshie began a world journey through Muslim countries — sharing a simple but powerful message: friendship, kindness and understanding can overcome…
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How Magnificent Century and a Venice Guidebook Inspired My Journey Through Türkiye’s Byzantine Heritage
Updated on July 31st, 2026Kösem Poster. Photo: Wikipedia It all began in an unexpected place—a small bookstore in Mestre, the mainland gateway to Venice. While browsing the travel section, I stumbled upon a copy of Corto Maltese’s guidebook to Venice. I bought it on the spot, never imagining that it would shape years of travel…
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