BoB's Epic Adventure

All articles about BoB’s Epic Adventure: 7 months of solo backpacking Southern Africa and the Silk Road including my packing list and lots inspiration and tips! During these 7 months I travel to the following countries: South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.

My packing list for 6 months of backpacking Southern Africa and...

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Based on many years of travel experience, here is the packing list for 6-months of backpacking in Southern Africa and the Silk Road countries....

Phase V: Saying Goodbye 20’s and Hello BoB’s Epic Adventure

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Today is my 30th birthday! Can't believe it's here already! Would you believe me if I said I still feel like 21? The only difference...

How to Win The Great Visa Game of Southern Africa &...

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For BoB's Epic Adventure (and for most other long-term trips), there is not that much preparation needed. The three most important things are: book your first...

Phase IV: Only 2 months until BoB’s Epic Adventure!

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January 20th I wrote an article on Work and Wanderlust. At that time, BoB's Epic Adventure seemed ages away. And now, it's only 2...

Phase III: My debute as ‘Backpack Expert’ and some challenges that...

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And suddenly Bob's Epic Adventure is only four months away! Can't believe how fast time flies. Because I've been busy with my regular job(s) I haven't...

Phase II: Shaping my Africa and Silk Road itinerary

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Phase II (7-8 months before the trip): From idea to an Africa and Silk Road itinerary Even though BoB's Epic Adventure is still 6 months away,...

Phase I: Preparing and planning my Silk Roads and Southern Africa...

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In this new series I will keep you guys updated on how I prepare for my 6-months (quarter ;)) round-the-world solo backpacking trip also...

On work and wanderlust

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Isn't it ironic? Since I have my travel blog, my travels have become fewer than ever before. Even though I know these two are not correlated,...