• How to plan your Trans Mongolian adventure

    How to plan your Trans Mongolian adventure

    If you take the train regularly at home you might not even have to think about planning your journeys past choosing your departure time and destination. If only it was…

  • A step by step guide to your Chinese visa application

    A step by step guide to your Chinese visa application

    If I thought the Russian visa application was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the Chinese visa application. Not only do you need a few more documents, but you also need…

  • A step by step guide to your Mongolian visa application

    A step by step guide to your Mongolian visa application

    Mongolia seems to be one of those countries that everybody wants to visit, but few people do. In fact, I don’t think I’ve met anyone in real life who has…

  • Exploring India: The Golden Triangle

    Exploring India: The Golden Triangle

    The Golden Triangle is easily one of the most popular routes in India, covering the bustling sights of Delhi, the beautiful pink city of Jaipur and the world-famous Taj Mahal…

  • Exploring India: Three weeks in Rajasthan

    Exploring India: Three weeks in Rajasthan

    Rajasthan is the largest state in India and it’s incredibly diverse. You can ride camels in the desert, visit temples galore and eat some of the best food in India.…

  • 11 kick ass caves you should add to your bucket list

    11 kick ass caves you should add to your bucket list

    Barton Creek Cave, Belize This cave, easily accessible by tour from San Ignacio, is a great day trip for those who like to mix history with adventure. You’ll canoe into…

  • A day in Dubai

    A day in Dubai

    After three months of travelling through southern and eastern Africa, I was beyond ready for decent WiFi and some downtime. I had two days in Dubai before I flew to…

  • Hanoi and the towers of Tam Coc

    Hanoi and the towers of Tam Coc

    Almost all backpackers go to Hanoi to join in on an epic two-day boat trip through the breathtakingly beautiful Halong Bay. Unfortunately for me, due to the fact that I…

  • Suit up in Hoi An

    Suit up in Hoi An

    Hội An is known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, cut through with canals. The former port city’s history is reflected in its architecture, from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to…

  • Nha Trang – a big kid’s paradise

    Nha Trang – a big kid’s paradise

    This was, without a doubt, my favourite place in Vietnam. It has a great beach, amazing nightlife, a theme park and water park on an island just off the coast,…

  • Scooters and sand dunes in Mui Ne

    Scooters and sand dunes in Mui Ne

    Mui Ne has one main road lined with accommodation and great restaurants and bars along a stretch of golden sand. It has the perfect conditions for water sports like windsurfing,…

  • Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels

    Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels

    This busy city is the largest in Vietnam and can be quite daunting when you arrive. Once you’ve found yourself a hostel it’s easy to get your bearings. I stayed…