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Tamga / Issyk-Kul

Three Weeks of Backpacking in Central Asia: Route, Accommodation and Expenses

October 23, 2016

In an almost forgotten corner of the world there is a lot to discover. See how I travelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Burj Al Barajneh

Visiting Burj Al-Barajneh, the Site of the 2015 Beirut Bombings

August 21, 2016

You may call it disaster tourism. Weeks after it happened I went to see what it was like at the site of the 2015 Beirut bombings, deep inside a Hezbollah stronghold.

Counting Countries like a Pro with This Awesome Excel Spreadsheet

July 27, 2016

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!

Kowloon Hong Kong

The Easiest Way To Get a Cheap Chinese Visa

March 27, 2016

Get a 30-day Chinese tourist visa for just $45, hassle-free and without any hotel reservations or other bureaucracy!

Petra Treasury

Petra’s Darkest Secret: The Bedouin Romance Scammers

March 20, 2016

It is estimated that hundreds of Western women have fallen victim to romance scamming by Jack Sparrow lookalikes in and around Petra, Jordan.

Bolivia's Death Road

10 Reasons Why I Shouldn’t be Alive

March 5, 2016

I travelled to countless troubled regions and ‘unsafe’ countries. Yet some of my escapes from death might come to you as a surprise.

Dhaka Bangladesh

Travelling to a Potential Conflict Zone: Safety Assessment Tips

February 21, 2016

These days travellers are much more often in conflict zones than you would think. Here are ways to assess the safety situation before heading out to the danger zone.

Christiania

Christiania: An Obscure, Self-Proclaimed Micronation in the Heart of Copenhagen

February 15, 2016

Christiania is a self-proclaimed state in the heart of Copenhagen. It’s notorious for its rampant cannabis trade controlled by biker gangs and off-limits for Danish authorities.

12 Kick-Ass Route Ideas to Travel the World

February 7, 2016

When you’re out of ideas to travel the world, check this out. I have gathered 12 route ideas that will surely make for some kick-ass adventures!

Ukraine’s Secret and Abandoned Tank Graveyard

January 19, 2016

Hundreds of rusty old battle tanks, as far as the eye can see. I located a secret tank graveyard in east Ukraine only to find out it remains heavily guarded.

A Rare Football Encounter Between Albania and Serbia

January 4, 2016

A day that could have sparked the country’s greatest celebration ever, ended in silence when Serbia scored 2 last-minute goals against Albania in a EURO2016 qualifier.

2015 in Review: My Top 7 Most Intense Portraits

December 29, 2015

Second in the series are some of my most intense portraits. I found these 7 photos worth some renewed attention.

2015 in Review: My Top 10 Most Stunning Pictures

December 25, 2015

This first article is about my most stunning pictures. After a tough selection I came up with the following top 10.

Is It Safe to Visit the Baalbek Ruins in Lebanon?

December 18, 2015

Under the sounds of the war raging on in and around Syria, I visited the Roman Ruins in the Hezbollah stronghold of Baalbek, Lebanon.

The End of a 100-Day Journey: My Wrap-Up

December 11, 2015

With an average daily expense of €21, I travelled to 7 countries in 3 continents. This articles gives a small look behind the scenes.

How to Avoid Getting Scammed at Egypt’s Great Pyramids

November 8, 2015

I was shocked to learn how many foreigners get scammed at Egypt’s Great Pyramids. Here is how you can outsmart the touts.

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