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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.

10 Must-Visit Museums in the Age of Dark Tourism

November 9, 2019

Killing Fields Cambodia

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

Bethlehem

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

Kurgan Slavy - Mound of Glory 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

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

Africa 2CV adventure

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

Featured route ideas

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.

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

October 23, 2016

Tamga / Issyk-Kul

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

July 27, 2016

Counting countries globe

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

March 27, 2016

Kowloon Hong Kong

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

March 20, 2016

Petra Treasury

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

February 21, 2016

Dhaka Bangladesh

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.

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