Mongolia To France Overland

Serbia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Two Weeks in Belgrade Two Weeks in Belgrade A Journey Through History and Flavor Our two-week stay in Belgrade was a wonderful mix of history, culture, and exceptional food. We based ourselves in a comfortable apartment right in the heart of the city, giving us easy access to everything. Despite […]

Two Weeks in Belgrade – The Ultimate Guide

Sofia Bulgaria: The Ultimate Travel Guide
The Balkan Express: Sofia to Belgrade The Balkan Express: Sofia to Belgrade What was meant to be a scenic six-hour journey turned into a twelve-hour test of endurance We boarded the Balkan Express in Sofia full of excitement. We had heard stories of the beautiful route through the Balkans and […]

The Balkan Express – Travel Stories

A Vagabond Life: Ultimate Travel Guide
Three Weeks in Sofia: Bulgaria’s Charming Capital Three Weeks in Sofia: Bulgaria’s Charming Capital Golden cathedrals, ancient Roman ruins, serene parks, and surprisingly excellent international food We spent three unforgettable weeks in Sofia, Bulgaria, and quickly fell in love with the city’s perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. […]

Stories from Sofia Bulgaria – Travel Stories

Istanbul Misadventure: A Tale of Rain and Regret Istanbul Misadventure: A Tale of Rain and Regret Why Istanbul and I Don’t Get Along Returning to Istanbul after a decade, I hoped for a fresh perspective. Despite some challenges, we experienced moments of beauty and charm, offering a new glimpse into […]

24 Hours In Istanbul – Travel Stories

Turkey: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Catching The Doğu Express From Kars To Ankara Catching The Doğu Express From Kars To Ankara A 30-Hour Adventure Across Eastern Turkey When researching the easiest overland route from Georgia to Eastern Europe, I discovered the most straightforward path was through Turkey. During my search, I came across vague references […]

The Dogu Express Across Turkey – Travel Stories

A Vagabond Life
Traveling from Hopa to Kars in Far Eastern Turkey Traveling from Hopa to Kars in Far Eastern Turkey A Spectacular Mountain Bus Journey I wasn’t sure what to expect on this journey, but we traveled through the most spectacular countryside, with towering mountains and deep gorges housing rushing rivers. We […]

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Georgia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Georgia to Turkey (On a Bus) – Chaos at the Border & Torrential Rain Georgia to Turkey (On a Bus) Chaos at the Border… and Torrential Rain In a perfect world we would have taken the direct route from Tbilisi to Kars through Armenia, but relations between Turkey and Armenia […]

Georgia To Turkey On A Bus – Travel Stories

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Exploring Georgia: The Oldest Wine Country in the World Exploring Georgia: The Oldest Wine Country in the World The Oldest Wine-Producing Country in the World (and ChaCha!) In any country that uses minibuses to ferry people around, there is a general rule — there is always room for one more. […]

Exploring Georgia – Travel Stories

Our Journey to Sheki, Azerbaijan Our Journey to Sheki, Azerbaijan A story of mountains, history, and heartfelt hospitality Our journey to Sheki, Azerbaijan was a delightful immersion into a region steeped in history and warm hospitality. Nestled in the lush foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, Sheki welcomed us with […]

Exploring Sheki Azerbaijan – Travel Stories

Our Time in Baku, Azerbaijan Our Time in Baku, Azerbaijan A story of ancient charm and modern wonder Our time in Baku, Azerbaijan unveiled a captivating mix of ancient history and modern innovation, blending vibrant culture with stunning cityscapes. Arriving in the city felt like stepping into a place where […]

Exploring Baku Azerbaijan – Travel Stories

Travelling in Azerbaijan: A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth Travelling in Azerbaijan A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth We landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku in the afternoon, and our Airbnb host had arranged a car to collect us — a nice change from the usual […]

Travelling In Azerbaijan – Travel Stories

Russia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Visiting Moscow, Russia: Red Square, The Kremlin & Soviet Weirdness Visiting Moscow, Russia The weirdest apartment we’ve ever stayed in and non-stop rain We caught the night train from St Petersburg to Moscow, our last train trip on the great train journey across Russia. We arrived in Moscow at the […]

Visiting Moscow Russia – The Ultimate Guide

St Petersburg: Russia’s Most Beautiful City St Petersburg: Russia’s Most Beautiful City Palaces, canals, White Nights and the magnificent Hermitage — one of the world’s most sophisticated cities I’ve never really had a bucket list, but St Petersburg has fascinated me since I was 15 years old. My high school […]

The Best 6 Days In St Petersburg: Stories From Russia

Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway In June 2019 we crossed two thirds of Russia — over 6000 kilometres, nearly 4000 of those on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway We entered Russia from Mongolia at Khyagr and our first major stop was Irkutsk and the […]

Across Russia On A Train – Travel Stories

Russia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Five Days in Listvyanka: Lake Baikal’s Stunning Shores Five Days in Listvyanka: Lake Baikal’s Stunning Shores Stunning Scenery, Delicious Fresh (and Smoked) Fish, Cute Freshwater Seals, and Dodgy Accommodation Listvyanka is a small village on the banks of Lake Baikal, about 1.5 hours from Irkutsk. Thanks to its proximity to […]

Beautiful Lake Baikal Russia – Travel Stories

Russia: The Ultimate Travel Guide
48 Hours in Irkutsk: Wooden Architecture and Siberian Life 48 Hours in Irkutsk: Wooden Architecture and Siberian Life Cold showers, beautiful decaying wooden houses, and first impressions of Eastern Siberia By the time we reached the hostel in Irkutsk, we were hot and exhausted. Our rooms were downstairs with almost […]

48 Hours In Irkutsk Russia – Travel Stories

A Night Train to Irkutsk: 23 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway A Night Train to Irkutsk: 23 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway From Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Irkutsk, Russia 23 Hours • 1,029 KM The day dawned bright and warm on our last morning in Ulaanbaatar. We enjoyed a final coffee […]

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Gobi Desert Day 11 | Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 11 Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 11: Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar (The Last Day) Distance: 140 km The Final Adventure: Farewell to the Gobi Our last day dawned […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 11 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 10 | Hustai National Park, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 10 Hustai National Park, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 10: Holy Mountain to Hustai National Park Distance: 240 km On our tenth day, we set out in search of the elusive Takhi, the last truly wild […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 10 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9 | Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain, Mongolia Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9 Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9: Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain Southern Gobi, Distance: 400 km We awoke to a breathtakingly clear […]

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Gobi Desert Day 7 | Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 7 Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Seven: From Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes to the Flaming Cliffs Southern Gobi, Distance: 170 km The next morning greeted us with clear, sunny skies and […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 7 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 6 | Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 6 Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes (Duut Mankhan, The Singing Dunes), Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Six: Yolyn Am to Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes (Duut Mankhan, The Singing Dunes) Southern Gobi, Distance: 250 km […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 6 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 5 | Yolyn Am Ice Canyon, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 5 Yolyn Am Ice Canyon, Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Five: White Cliffs to Ice Canyon (Yolyn Am) Central Gobi, Distance: 240 km Shower Day! On day five, our destination was one of […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 5 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 4 | White Cliffs (Tsagaan Suvarga), Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 4 White Cliffs (Tsagaan Suvarga), Central Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Four: Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park to White Cliffs, Distance: 220 km We woke to the sight of camels wandering through the ancient […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 4 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 3 | Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 3 Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park, Eastern Gobi, Mongolia Traveling in the Gobi Desert Day 3: Ich Nacht Nature Reserve to Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park Eastern Gobi, Distance: 280 km On the third day in […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 3 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 2 | Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 2 Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Eastern Gobi, Mongolia Traveling in the Gobi Desert Day 2: Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Eastern Gobi On our second day in the Gobi Desert, we journeyed from Ich Nacht Nature Reserve to […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 2 – Travel Stories

Gobi Desert Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Ich Nart Nature Reserve | Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 1 Ulaanbaatar to Ich Nart Nature Reserve, Mongolia Our Gobi Desert adventure began on a biting cold and windy day in Ulaanbaatar. We set off for Ich Nart Nature Reserve in the Eastern Gobi, hoping […]

Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 1 – Travel Stories

Mongolia; The Ultimate Travel Guide
Eleven Days in the Gobi Desert | Mongolia Eleven Days in the Gobi Desert Travel the Gobi Desert, Mongolia In May 2019, four friends set off on an ambitious overland journey from Mongolia to Istanbul. Our adventure began in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s fascinating, slightly chaotic, and endlessly energetic capital city. We […]

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A Vagabond Life: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Exploring Ulaanbaatar: A Cultural Adventure | Mongolia Exploring Ulaanbaatar A Cultural Adventure in Mongolia Our time in Ulaanbaatar was a vibrant mix of local culture, captivating sights, and unexpected delights. From hearty traditional meals to spontaneous karaoke nights and historic landmarks, the city offered a perfect blend of modern energy […]

A Trip To Ulaanbaatar Mongolia – Travel Stories