Travel Tips Archives - Offbeat Travelling

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.

Counting Countries like a Pro with This Awesome Excel Spreadsheet

March 3, 2022

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 Longest Overland Route in a Straight Line

January 14, 2022

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

10 Must-Visit Museums in the Age of Dark Tourism

November 9, 2019

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

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

January 14, 2018

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!

Kurgan Slavy: a Must-See Soviet WWII Memorial in Belarus

July 23, 2017

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

May 16, 2017

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

April 6, 2017

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

December 25, 2016

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

December 7, 2016

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

December 3, 2016

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.