The Awkward Tourist

Overnight Train to Rovaniemi: What the Santa Claus Express Is Really Like

Everything we learned taking the Santa Claus Express overnight sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi: how to book it, what the cabin and dinner car are actually like, the shared bathroom, arrival, and how it connects to a Lapland stay.

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Overnight Train to Rovaniemi: What the Santa Claus Express Is Really Like

Destination Guides

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Is the Denali Bus Tour Worth It? Our Honest Review

Destination Guides

Is the Denali bus tour worth it? Our honest review of the Tundra Wilderness Tour, how it compares with the transit bus, and what the park road looks like in 2026 and 2027.

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Is the Denali Bus Tour Worth It? Our Honest Review

Destination Guides

Is the Denali bus tour worth it? Our honest review of the Tundra Wilderness Tour, how it compares with the transit bus, and what the park road looks like in 2026 and 2027.

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Egypt Itinerary: Our 9 Days by Sleeper Train and Felucca

International Travel

Our 9-day Egypt itinerary from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor by sleeper train and felucca, where we slept each night, and the slower flight-and-Nile-cruise route from our first trip.

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Scotland Campervan Road Trip: Our 9-Day Route

International Travel

Our 9-day Scotland campervan road trip from Edinburgh in five stages: castles, Loch Ness and Skye, where we slept, driving a motorhome on the left, and the wild camping rule.

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Conrad Koh Samui Review: Is It Worth It?

Beach & Island Destinations

Our honest Conrad Koh Samui review after three nights in an infinity pool villa: how steep and remote it is, the beach, food prices, points and who should book it.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Review: Is It Worth It?

Beach & Island Destinations

Our honest Conrad Maldives Rangali Island review after five nights: what the stay really costs, the seaplane, the villa, food, whale sharks and who should book it.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Review: Is It Worth It?

Beach & Island Destinations

Our honest Conrad Maldives Rangali Island review after five nights: what the stay really costs, the seaplane, the villa, food, whale sharks and who should book it.

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