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Counting Countries like a Pro with This Awesome Excel Spreadsheet

March 3, 2022

Counting countries globe

Curious to know how many countries you visited, yet confused by all the different definitions used? Use this Excel tool to find the definite answer!

Year in Review: revisiting Iraq and other exciting places in 2021

January 29, 2022

Collage 2021 Review

From hiking in a remote corner of Georgia to visiting Mesopotamia and Mosul in Iraq. Read here why this was yet another year of exciting travel adventures.

The Longest Overland Route in a Straight Line

January 14, 2022

The longest distance overland in a straight line is 13,589 kilometers long and crosses 18 countries and territories in 9 different time zones.

An epic journey across two entire continents, straight through some of the most complicated and dangerous places on Earth.

Year in Review: 2020 was a difficult year for travel (8 countries visited)

December 29, 2020

Despite Covid-19 ruining much of my travel plans, I can still look back on several exciting places visited in 2020. Here is a quick summary.

Year in Review: 2019 was an EPIC year for travel

December 29, 2019

Travel year in Review

I’m looking back on the most adventurous travel year of my life. Check out some of my highlights!

10 Must-Visit Museums in the Age of Dark Tourism

November 9, 2019

Killing Fields Cambodia

This is the darkest article I have ever written. Its content might disturb some readers.

Photos from the Fish Market in Nouakchott, Mauritania

October 6, 2019

Noakchott fish market Mauritania

A fascinating fish market bustling with activities, it’s one of the largest of its kind in West Africa.

11-day Travel Itinerary for Iraqi Kurdistan (and Epic Photos)

September 15, 2019

Iraq battle tank

Going to Iraq, not as a terrorist but as a tourist. Not many would consider it a safe travel destination, but you would be surprised by my 11-day itinerary!

A Mysterious Abandoned Ghost Ship in Liberia, West Africa

August 19, 2019

This 63-meter oil tanker washed up on a remote West African beach in 2016 without a crew and without explanation.

Planet of the Apes: Face-to-Face with the Laboratory Chimps of Liberia

July 28, 2019

Liberia Chimpanzee

I tracked down the secretive Monkey Island in the Liberian jungle. What I found was truly spectacular.

Riding the Iron Ore Train across the Sahara in Mauritania

June 16, 2019

Iron Ore Train Mauritania

Hitching a free ride on top of the longest train in the world. It was a 15-hour journey that I will never forget.

Year in Review: My Travel Highlights of 2018

January 30, 2019

From Poland to Pakistan, and from Andorra to Australia: 2018 has been another interesting year full of travel.

Tourism in Pakistan: Visiting The Swat Valley as a Solo Backpacker

January 20, 2019

A region home to ‘the most hospitable people’ is slowly getting ready for tourism once again. I went there ahead of the crowds to see what to expect.

I Watched The Bizarre India Pakistan Border Closing Ceremony

October 21, 2018

Soldiers from two nuclear super power engaging in a bizarre and hostile standoff every day. This is my detailled photo report from both sides of the line.

Year in Review: the 17 Best Places I Visited in 2017

January 14, 2018

Bethlehem

From Panama to Palestine, in 2017 I travelled to some fascinating places once again. Check out my year’s highlights and learn more about my plans for 2018!

Forbidden Hitchhiking to the ‘Door to Hell’ in Turkmenistan

November 19, 2017

Turkmenistan

A detailled account of me trying to reach a giant burning hole in the middle of nowhere in the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan.

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Chasing the micro states of Europe, here’s anoth Chasing the micro states of Europe, here’s another one visited: San Marino, one of the world’s oldest republics. It is home to just 33,000 people and is completely surrounded by Italy.

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I visited Ukraine several times, heartbreaking to I visited Ukraine several times, heartbreaking to see what is happening now. Hoping for better days and for all hostilities to end asap…

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Back in 2014 I visited, by myself, the Ukrainian-c Back in 2014 I visited, by myself, the Ukrainian-controlled part of eastern province Donetsk to see the direct aftermath of the 2014 war.

I’m shocked to learn that a full scale war has now returned to Ukraine.

Places that I visited back then, Kharkiv, Slovyansk and Kramatorsk are now under attack by Russia. My thoughts are with all people affected.

Pray for Ukraine.
Exploring ancient lands in a forgotten corner of t Exploring ancient lands in a forgotten corner of the world. 

This is Alinja castle, the Machu Picchu of Azerbaijan but without the visitors. It’s hidden within the mountains of Nakhchivan, an autonomous region and exclave of Azerbaijan that hardly sees any visitors.

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Reliving my 2021 experience travelling independently through Iraq (backpacking style)

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