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!
On this page I share some of the travel tips that I developed over the years. Learn from the experience of others, so you can benefit more from your own travels.
Kurgan Slavy: a Must-See Soviet WWII Memorial in Belarus
People from all over Belarus brought a handful of soil from their village, ultimately making a 35-meter high hill. On top they built an incredible memorial.
A Fascinating Journey Through Rural Bangladesh in 25 Gripping Pictures
These pictures reveal the gripping lifestyle in one the world’s poorest yet truly fascinating countries. You may find some images disturbing.
10 Incredible Discoveries Inside an Abandoned Beer Brewery in Beirut
Abandoned and scarred by civil war, this beer brewery is the oldest in the Middle East and lays hidden in a quiet residential neighbourhood in Beirut.
Year in Review: Travel Achievements in 2016 and Plans for 2017
While looking back on some good travelling in 2016, I am revealing my adventure plans for the upcoming year.
Kick-Ass Route Ideas to Travel the World: Part II
I have continued my quest to find for you the most amazing and inspiring route ideas. Can you guess which ones they are?
5 Travel Examples of Being at the Right Place at the Wrong Time
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.
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.
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.
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.