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!
The Easiest Way To Get a Cheap Chinese Visa
Get a 30-day Chinese tourist visa for just $45, hassle-free and without any hotel reservations or other bureaucracy!
Petra’s Darkest Secret: The Bedouin Romance Scammers
It is estimated that hundreds of Western women have fallen victim to romance scamming by Jack Sparrow lookalikes in and around Petra, Jordan.
10 Reasons Why I Shouldn’t be Alive
I travelled to countless troubled regions and ‘unsafe’ countries. Yet some of my escapes from death might come to you as a surprise.
Travelling to a Potential Conflict Zone: Safety Assessment Tips
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: An Obscure, Self-Proclaimed Micronation in the Heart of Copenhagen
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
I was shocked to learn how many foreigners get scammed at Egypt’s Great Pyramids. Here is how you can outsmart the touts.
I Got Locked up inside an Ancient Egyptian Tomb
After pretending to be a journalist, I met with Egypt’s minister of Antiquities and managed to get myself locked up inside a 3200 year-old tomb.
Afghans in Athens: Stranded and Broke
Victoria ‘troubleshoot’ Square, the main refugee hotspot in Athens. Afghan refugees come here broke and are often stranded for days before continuing the Balkan route into north Europe.