Whether you’re driving along the stunning coasts or deep into the Outback, these road trips in Australia will be sure to leave you in awe. I've traveled on four wheels all over Australia, from the rugged Top End all the way to Tasmania's east coast, and somewhere between the rural west coast and t[...]
Whenever I tell people where I'm traveling next, the immediate question is often "why do you travel to dangerous places"? Here's why. In the past decade of travels, I’ve visited several places that are considered ‘dangerous’ by many: North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Haiti[...]
Wonder how summer in Greenland is like? Follow my journey as I cruise Nuuk's fjords to see icebergs, go fishing, hiking and much more! In Greenland, you don’t have to go far to experience the wilderness. Even from the capital city of Nuuk, pristine nature is just a short hike or boat trip away.[...]
To help you plan the best road trip around Iceland, here is a detailed breakdown of my (awesome) Iceland Ring Road itinerary. There’s no better way to explore Iceland than by driving the Ring Road, a.k.a. Route 1, that circles the entire island. Spanning 828 miles (1332 km), this route is one of[...]
Planning an Iceland road trip? Here is my detailed guide on renting a car in Iceland as well as traffic rules and driving tips. Marooned just outside the Arctic Circle, Iceland is a Nordic island nation that’s just a hop away from mainland Europe and North America – and yet so wild, rugged and[...]
Want to go local and contribute to local communities in West Africa? Here are some eco tourism destinations in West Africa that are well worth visiting. West Africa is the stuff of dreams. It's packed with long-standing slavery history, remote and untouched landscapes, world-renown music[...]
For a long time, travel to West Africa was restricted — due to civil wars, tribal conflicts, terrorism and the ebola outbreak. Today, this is the world's poorest region, with many countries here occupying the lowest positions in the UN Human Development Index. A large percentage of p[...]
10 Best Winter Experiences While writing my previous post on polar travel, memories of my epic winter trips came flooding in. I recall the time I sat on the snow in Antarctica and watched one penguin after another waddle past me. That time I looked a polar bear in the eye when it was just[...]
There is complete silence except for the occasional mountain wind blowing or ravens circling overhead. It's like Narnia out here! Frozen icicles hang from granite rock cliffs, the light bouncing off the snow is blinding me, and the sounds of ravens flying above are echoing through the ensemble of t[...]
Experiencing Scuba Diving in the Maldives [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we descend into the depths of the Indian Ocean, the strong waves and whipping winds are replaced by clear-as-glass water and a kaleidoscope of colors. Marine life of all sizes and characteristics surround us. My dive instructor and I[...]
Dreaming of staying in an Airstream? Here's our experience renting an Airstream camper in Malaga, Spain. It’s true what they say: It’s the people that make travel so enriching. Over the past decade or so, I've met many inspiring people on my travels who have interesting stories to tell. Trevor[...]
A story about my experience meeting nomadic Mongolians and how they lead a nomadic life in Mongolia. “Tolooo!” Cheers! We clink glasses, and gulp down yet another round of airag, local Mongolian firewater prepared by our host. It’s barely 10am and we’re downing alcohol strong enough to knock[...]
Here's a comprehensive, detailed Silk Road Travel Guide I wrote, based on my overland journey through Central Asia. The Silk Road is the greatest travel route of all time, spanning 8,000km across continents, weaving through deserts, mountains and grasslands and bringing traders from East to W[...]
I traveled Central Asia overland for two months and it turned out to be an epic once-in-a-lifetime journey. Here's all you need to know about overland travel in Central Asia. If you'd like to join me on the road, check out my new Tajikistan Pamir Mountains tour. Overland Travel in Central Asia T[...]
From my own personal experience traveling Iran, here are my tips on solo female travel in Iran, including how to dress and keep safe. As a curious traveler, I believe traveling is the best way to learn on-the-ground knowledge and to see a place beyond the headlines. My solo trip to Iran �[...]
Walking the Camino de Santiago was one of the best experiences of my life. I've compiled a detailed Camino de Santiago guide for those planning for an adventure of a lifetime. As a well-known long-distance trek, the Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage routes running across Europ[...]
“Are you ready?” David, my skydive master from Gold Coast Skydive, shouts from behind me amidst the strong winds and the roaring engine. I’m sitting at the ledge of the plane’s opened door, about to jump from 12,000 feet above the ground. Looking down at the ea[...]
My Experience on the Shotover Canyon Swing “1…2….3….” Counting to three, I mentally brace myself for the jump and slowly push myself backwards with my toes. But just as I’m pivoted on the ledge, the jump master pulls me back up. He laughs at the expression on my face, but[...]
Having been to over 140 countries, I've had the fortune of meeting numerous interesting tribes who live in isolated, remote corners of the world and have truly preserved their cultures and traditions. For certain places like Papua New Guinea, the intriguing tribal culture was what drew me to visit.[...]
The highlight of my trip to Nepal was the Annapurna Foothills Trek. Here's my experience doing the trek and a guide on how you can do it yourself. It’s almost late evening by the time we arrive in Nayapul, the starting point of the Annapurna Foothills Trek. After a hectic eight-hour drive from Ka[...]
Hiking Tiger's Nest Bhutan was definitely the highlight of my trip to Bhutan. But it wasn't quite as easy as I thought. Here's my story. According to Sangay, I must have committed quite a lot of sins. I’m huffing and puffing, mid-way up the hundreds of steps that will take me to Bhutan’s m[...]
Entrenched within mighty mountain chains and surrounded by Buddhist myths and legends, Bhutan still remains shrouded in mystery. Having only opened its doors to international tourists in 1974, Bhutan tourism is still in its infancy, but the country has come a long way in terms of development and mod[...]
The walkie-talkie crackles. Our guide Benjamin listens intently and whispers back in the local Rukiga language. “We've found the gorillas. A male and a female. They are just ahead," he announces. "Are you ready?" We drop our bags and proceed in silence through the thick and wet jungle w[...]
After three weeks of traveling East Africa, I’m back at our home base in Spain and eager to share my experiences here. East Africa is a part of the world that’s particularly special to me. Five years ago, Alberto and I volunteered in a village in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – and as cliché as it so[...]
There are so many things that make Antarctica unlike anywhere else in the world: its remoteness, its icebergs, impressive glaciers, rich wildlife, and its magnificent sunsets. On our Antarctica expedition, we were blessed with bright sunlight and spectacular sunsets almost everyday. The sun would se[...]
Etched at the bottom of the world, Antarctica is as far south and remote as you can get. The seventh continent, as some call it, is covered in icebergs, glaciers, mountains and thick layers of snow. At first glance, Antarctica appears vast and empty – with expansive ice fields stretching for mil[...]
Peering over the edge of the 45-meter high waterfall, my knees begin to shake and my head spins slightly. I’m about to abseil down the steep and slipper rock face with nothing more than a harness, a rope intertwined within several carabiners, a wetsuit, and a helmet. Alberto takes[...]
During our three-week Balkans journey, we took the opportunity to visit Croatia, a country that we’d heard so much about but never got the chance to visit until now. And to explore the islands along the Dalmatian Coast, we booked ourselves on a sailing trip from Dubrovnik to Split with Busabout. T[...]
Before my trip to West Sweden, I didn't think there would be any wilderness. I was wrong. Join me on a kayaking and camping journey to the Bohuslan islands of West Sweden. We can’t quite believe our luck. It’s sunny and warm, and there’s not a single cloud above our heads. Summer in Swed[...]
Continuing on our train journey through the Balkans, this is our experience kayaking in Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. It’s only 10am, but the temperature has already risen to a sizzling 30 degrees Celsius. Fortunately we’re kayaking in Bay of Kotor – a few splashes of water immediat[...]