Transport
Slovenia buses: tickets, timetables and Arriva
Plan Slovenia bus journeys with current IJPP ticket choices, official timetable checks and useful links for Bled, Bohinj, Piran and Maribor.
Article reviewed 21 Sep 2026
Travel writer and destination journalist
William Bernard
William Bernard writes about European destinations, rail and overland routes, and the costs and connections involved in planning an independent trip. He is based in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Based in
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
Background
Before becoming a travel writer, William spent six years in logistics and supply-chain analysis in Manchester. A three-month trip through the Balkans led him to investigate an outdated bus timetable in Bosnia and publish the corrected route information.
Over the following decade, he travelled through Europe and Southeast Asia, often returning to the same regions in different seasons. His destination research includes Portugal, Spain, Italy and the Balkans.
What he covers
- European rail and overland travel
- Trip budgets
- Destination planning
- Transport logistics
- Slow travel
How he approaches a guide
William looks at how the whole trip fits together: stations, connections, booking choices, daily costs and seasonal changes. His guides favour time in fewer places and routes that avoid unnecessary backtracking. Prices and schedules can change, so readers should check the sources and review dates beside the relevant information.
Guides by William Bernard
Food & Dining
Simple Portuguese food beyond restaurant dinners
Try a bifana, a Porto francesinha or a pastel de nata, and choose the stop that suits the meal you want.
Article reviewed 8 Sep 2026
Things to Do
Amalfi Coast or Cinque Terre without a car?
Choose between a coast linked by buses and ferries and a smaller group of villages connected by rail.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026
Food & Dining
Eating cicchetti in Venice on a budget
Choose a few small bites at a bacaro and check the price per piece before adding drinks or treating the stop as dinner.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026
Accommodation
Where to stay for Cinque Terre on a budget
Compare Levanto, La Spezia and the five villages, with advice on station access, rail passes and choosing a manageable base.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026
Budget Strategy
Rome daily costs for a realistic city break
Build a Rome budget with current public transport prices, clear accommodation assumptions and separate costs for major attractions.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026
Visas & Entry
Passport validity for a trip to Europe
Check the issue date as well as the expiry date, and use the rules for your passport and each country on your route.
Article reviewed 8 Sep 2026
Packing & Prep
Doing laundry during a European trip
Plan a wash before you run out of clean clothes, and leave enough time for drying before moving to the next stop.
Article reviewed 8 Sep 2026
When to Go
Travelling in Spain and Portugal during summer heat
Keep long walks for cooler hours, choose accommodation that helps you rest and check local warnings before planning an outdoor day.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026
Food & Dining
Bread and table charges in Portugal and Spain
Bread, olives and other small dishes can add to a restaurant bill. Ask what they cost before eating, and decline anything you do not want.
Article reviewed 8 Sep 2026
Things to Do
Walking through Matera's Sassi
Choose a short route through the cave districts, visit one interior and leave enough energy for the climb back to your accommodation.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026
Accommodation
Where to stay in Milan on a budget
Compare Centrale, Porta Venezia, Isola and Navigli, with advice on airport routes, evenings out and matching a hotel to your plans.
Article reviewed 11 Sep 2026