Journeys to Europe.
Under the vast Arctic sky, our group of photographers from Singapore awaited the Northern Lights, a natural marvel that connected us to ancient Arctic legends. Amidst the surreal landscapes of Greenland, this ethereal display was more than a visual spectacle; it was a profound experience of connection and awe.
Kazan Irkutsk
Moscow Yekaterinburg
Our journey to Moscow aboard a classic Soviet-style train turned into an overnight adventure, filled with unexpected friendships and a spontaneous birthday celebration. From the moment we sipped our welcome tea to discovering the grandeur of the Moscow Metro and ending the night with a serendipitous karaoke session, every hour ...
Our arrival in Kiev greeted us with a stunning dawn, the promise of adventure, and an Airbnb experience that would leave us forever enchanted by the city’s eccentric charm and the tales of Kolja, our host slash elf.
The train ride from Bucharest to Chișinău is unspectacular. We arrive almost in time at Chișinăus main station. And that is where we both feel the journey starts to begin. Where things start to become really different from what we are used to. The first time we really feel in ...
The trip from Budapest to Bucharest is our first overnight in a train. Actually, it is our first overnight in a train ever. And it was nice, after all. There is five of us in a six-bed-compartment. Suzanna, a woman in her 40s, starts conversation immediately – and soon we ...
We leave Bratislava for Budapest quite early in the morning and the change grows more and more palpable with every rattle of the train. There are six of us in our compartment. To a splendid mind, such a crowd would present a wonderful opportunity for a humorous character study in ...
It’s 7:03 AM but the promise of spectacular new scenery has long shaken off snooze and stirred us alert. Now, after leaving home, we are on the bus to Mannheim, some 40 minutes away from the next bigger station. I’m dwelling on Mannheim now just as I dwelt on it ...