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The Longest Overland Route in a Straight Line

January 14, 2022

The longest distance overland in a straight line is 13,589 kilometers long and crosses 18 countries and territories in 9 different time zones.

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

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?

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.

12 Kick-Ass Route Ideas to Travel the World

February 7, 2016

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!

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Is this the tallest waterfall in West Africa? Who Is this the tallest waterfall in West Africa? Who knows, but it was surely one of the highlights of my visit to Ghana.

Well, actually they say this section of the Wli waterfalls belongs to Togo while the other part is in Ghana. Very interesting. 

I reached this place from Accra, about 5-6 hours of travel by public transport and a tough and sweaty 3-hour morning hike from the village of Wli.

Check my stories for some more info behind the scenes!

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I’m in Ghana! The first sub-Saharan African coun I’m in Ghana! The first sub-Saharan African country to declare independence from European colonial rule. It’s an amazing country, often seen as the perfect stepping stone into West Africa.

Have you been? Watch my stories for live content.

#ghana #visitghana #westafrica #westafricatravel #travel #instatravel #fuji_travel #wanderlust #picoftheday #travelphotography #exploretheworld #worldtraveller #everycountry #everypassportstamp #beautifuldestinations #traveldestination #backpacker #solotravel #adventure #adventuretravel #natgeotravel #passionpassport #nomadmania #aroundtheworld #blackstar #independence
“Influencing” My second visit to Egypt is com “Influencing”

My second visit to Egypt is coming to an end. What a fascinating country: great people, good food, amazing history and beautiful things to see. There are so many highlights, these Great Giza Pyramids are just one of them.

Ps. Laptop not mine, just used for posing. Don’t always trust what you see on social media!
 
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Siwa has been a highlight of my second visit to Eg Siwa has been a highlight of my second visit to Egypt. Located in the northwest, close to the border with Libya, it has a chilled and friendly atmosphere and hosts a vast range of interesting places to visit.

Have you been to this place, or never even heard of it before? Would you like to go? Let me know!

Ps. Check out my stories for more

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They see me floating. #egypt #travel #nomoreabs # They see me floating.

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I’m back on the road again for the next three mo I’m back on the road again for the next three months. Follow me as I travel through Africa, starting with a quick revisit to Egypt. It’s one of my favourite countries, for you too?

#travel #egypt #cairo #wanderlust #everycountry #eps #nomadmania #instatravel #picoftheday #middleast #museum #portrait #igdaily #traveladdict #sabbatical #tourist #visitegypt #backpacker #wanderer #travelgram #traveling #traveltheworld
“War does not determine who is right - only who “War does not determine who is right - only who is left”

Would you travel to Syria? Controversial or not?

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Syria street scenes. Pictures taken in Damascus, H Syria street scenes. Pictures taken in Damascus, Homs and Aleppo (2022).

#streetphotography #fujifilm #syria #middleeast #visitsyria #mysyria #travel #tourism #portrait #igdaily #wanderlust #globetrotter #everycountryintheworld #everydaymiddleeast #damascus #sham #instatravel #natgeotravel #natgeo
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