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...
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...
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...
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...
Portraits of the Pamirs of Tajikistan
Venturing into the Pamirs of Tajikistan, also called the 'Roof of the World', means venturing into a landscape of ancient fortresses, natural springs, glaciers...
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...
Don’t ruin your camera and 9 other tips for your visit...
One of Africa's absolute icons: Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunyac (The Smoke That Thunders). Victoria Falls is considered one of the Natural Wonders of the...
Phase V: Saying Goodbye 20’s and Hello BoB’s Epic Adventure
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...
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...