Backpacking the Silk Road: an ultimate overview
Only a few people know this, but when I was in Africa I considered to cancel my ticket to Turkey (and thus my entire...
Phase I: Preparing and planning my Silk Roads and Southern Africa...
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...
40 photos that will inspire you to visit Tajikistan!
TAJIKISTAN - "Never heard of it. No idea where it's located. Isn't that a dangerous country?..." Just a couple of responses I got from people...
On work and wanderlust
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,...
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...
Guide to Backpacking in Zimbabwe: Route, costs and general tips!
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,...
Money Matters: Costs of backpacking in Iran
Iran is incredibly easy on the wallet since the costs of food, accommodation and transportation are low. The only thing that is (relatively) expensive...
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...
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...