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 II: Shaping my Africa and Silk Road itinerary
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,...
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...
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...
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 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...