Running into border issues or missing out on a country’s most beautiful attraction. Some prime examples of things that cannot always be planned the way you want it.
The Road Trip of a Lifetime: Driving a Citroën 2CV to the Western Sahara
Blown up engines, broken tires, broken clutch, doors falling off, broken suspension: you name it and probably it happened.
Dead Goat Carcass Throwing at the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
The world’s toughest men on horseback fighting over a dead goat! Kok-Boru is a dangerous sports played only in Central Asia.
Three Weeks of Backpacking in Central Asia: Route, Accommodation and Expenses
In an almost forgotten corner of the world there is a lot to discover. See how I travelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Visiting Burj Al-Barajneh, the Site of the 2015 Beirut Bombings
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
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 Dangerous Places: 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.