Guide to hiking the Tatra mountains in Poland

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Hiking the Tatra Mountains, Poland - This year it was one of the coldest, snowiest and most whimsical May's in decades. The trails in the Tatra...

Ultimate Sudan travel guide: itinerary, budget and travel tips for backpackers

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In Sudan, seemingly forgotten pyramids still stand in endless desert sands. The markets of Kassala and Omdurman are a fascinating melting pot of cultures...

Guide to Backpacking in Zimbabwe: Route, costs and general tips!

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Spot the big five in South Africa!
When preparing for BoB's Epic Adventure, Zimbabwe was probably one of the countries that intrigued me most. Its neighbours, Zambia and Botswana, always sounded 'friendly,...

Ancient rituals at the 10th World Wai Kru Ceremony in Ayutthaya

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Whoever thought Muay Thai is a mindless, aggressive and blood hungry sport: think again. During my recent trip to Thailand I discovered that Muay...

Backpacking off the beaten path in Kyrgyzstan: 5 spectacular places

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Most people who visit Kyrgyzstan head straight to its most famous sights such as Lake Song-Kul and Lake Issyk-Kul. However, if you go off the...

Visit to Inle Lake – The loves, the hates and how...

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Although Myanmar only recently opened her doors, tourism is flourishing. With just over 2 million visitors in 2013, Myanmar is hotter than ever. However,...

Staying in a female capsule hotel in Nagoya, Japan

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Even though capsule hotels were originally invented as cheap accommodations for Japanese business men, who are too drunk to go home, they are rapidly...

How much does it cost to backpack Ethiopia?

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Danakil Depression in Ethiopia. Copyright Bunch of Backpackers.
What budget do you need for your Ethiopia trip? During my recent Ethiopia backpacking trip, I kept track of all expenses. Compared to Egypt and...

Backpacking Southern Africa: an ultimate overview

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With the hostel's dog snoring next to me and a Savannah beer on the table, I finally found time to write this overview article...