ÖBB Railjet Business Class: Is an Upgrade Worth it?

blue and red exterior of business class section of obb railjet train

Railjet is the flagship train of the Austrian Railway company ÖBB. It offers three classes: economy, first & business (confusingly, in that order). ÖBB’s premium product is a real treat and I’m excited to share my experience in this Railjet Business Class review. It is based on my journey between Budapest and Vienna, en route […]

Cinematic Voyages: 20 Unforgettable Cruise Ship Movies

hull of ncl epic cruise ship

Are you looking for inspiration to plan your first cruise? Take a cinematic voyage with my pick of movies set on a cruise ship. Not all of these cruise ship movies are masterpieces (although some are). A few are utter stinkers. However, each of them showcases aspects of life on the high seas. Although I […]

Eurostar Standard Vs Plus: Is an Upgrade Worth it in 2025?

exterior of eurostar train carriage at station

Are wondering whether to travel in Eurostar Standard or Eurostar Plus? Then you’ve come to the right place. To compare the two, I travelled from London to Brussels in Eurostar Standard and back in Plus as part of a one-week Belgium itinerary. So is Eurostar Plus worth it? The bottom line is that an upgrade […]

25 Tips for Luxury Travel on a Budget

business class airplane seat in Qatar Airways QSuite review

Affordable luxury travel is one of the cornerstones of flashpacking. And the good news is that you can achieve luxury travel on a budget, even as a solo traveller. I’m not talking about ultra-luxury travel with its million-dollar villa rentals, helicopter transfers and private jets. This is about premium travel, valuing comfort over saving money, and buying into […]