Northbound travel notes

Routes worth taking slowly.

Practical notes for independent trips: walkable cities, coastal trains, local food places and destinations that reward an extra day.

Field notes

CITY GUIDE

A calm weekend in Hamburg

Canals, warehouses, neighbourhood cafés and an easy route from the station.

RAIL JOURNEY

North Sea by regional train

A flexible itinerary built around short connections and long coastal walks.

TRAVEL BASICS

Packing for changing weather

A compact list for cool mornings, rain showers and bright afternoons.