How to cross the Irkeshtam border from China to Kyrgyzstan –...
When I was Kyrgyzstan, I wanted to cross the Irkeshtam border into China. However, the internet provided me very little information on how to...
Review: Overlanding with Nomad Tours Africa – Best of Namibia
About my Nomad Tours Africa - Best of Namibia adventure!
During my backpacking trip in Southern Africa, I heard from fellow backpackers that independent travel in...
Backpacking Southern Africa: an ultimate overview
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...
My packing list for 6 months of backpacking Southern Africa and...
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 III: My debute as ‘Backpack Expert’ and some challenges that...
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...
How to Win The Great Visa Game of Southern Africa &...
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!
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...
Backpacking off the beaten path in Kyrgyzstan: 5 spectacular places
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...
The best hostels in Iran (updated in 2018)
Let's talk about hostels in Iran! Iran only has a relatively small number of hostels and backpacker guesthouses. However, as tourism increases, more hostels...