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STRAYLIGHT Travel

"I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move."

  • About
  • Flight Log
  • Have I been to Spain?
HomeLupine racing

Lupine racing

The Baltic Brutal Czechia Estonia Belgium Finland Germany Sweden

Gallery: The Baltic Brutal

August 8, 2025February 21, 2026

A few photos I captured along the way – mostly in checkpoint cities.

The Baltic Brutal Sea Finland Sweden

Stockholm to Turku by Ferry

August 7, 2025January 18, 2026

A highlight of this year’s race was our crossing from Sweden to Finland.

The Baltic Brutal Things to See and Do Weird&Wonderful Sweden

The Double Detour

August 6, 2025February 21, 2026

A boardgame-inspired side quest as we made our way through Sweden.

The Baltic Brutal

Finding our way across Europe

August 3, 2025February 6, 2026

Our eight country route from London to Tallinn.

The Baltic Brutal Czechia Estonia Belgium Denmark Finland Germany Sweden

Overview: The Baltic Brutal

August 2, 2025February 21, 2026

A second race across Europe, this time heading north instead of south.

The Albanian Connection Places to Stay Things to See and Do Food&Drink Albania

Two Nights In… Tirana

August 24, 2024February 21, 2026

The Albanian Connection led me to another new country for 2024.

The Albanian Connection Sea Albania Italy

Bari to Durres by Ferry

August 23, 2024February 21, 2026

An overview of the overly-complex foot passenger experience.

The Albanian Connection Things to See and Do San Marino

One Night In… San Marino

August 22, 2024February 21, 2026

This micronation is my favourite new country of the year.

The Albanian Connection Rail Austria Italy Switzerland

Interrail Highlights

August 19, 2024February 21, 2026

The best three of the twenty trains I took between London and Tirana.

The Albanian Connection Rail Albania Austria Belgium Germany Italy Switzerland

Finding my way across Europe

August 18, 2024February 21, 2026

My route from London to Tirana – which I largely figured out along the way!

The Albanian Connection Rail Albania San Marino Austria Belgium Germany Italy Switzerland

Overview: The Albanian Connection

August 17, 2024February 21, 2026

Links to the coverage I produced during my race across Europe.

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