Our Latest Blog Posts
Our blog posts cover an eclectic range of topics and destinations. In sharing our experiences, we hope to inspire you to travel to off the beaten path destinations and seek out unconventional things to see and do in better-known places. Niche topics include abandoned places, street art, Soviet-era monuments and Brutalist architecture, but you’ll also find ‘what to do guides’ and other invaluable tips to help you plan your journey along the path less travelled. Although we have posts spanning six continents, lately our focus has been on Asia (notably, Taiwan and Southeast Asia), and the New East – Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Baltic states, and Central Asia.
Abandoned Thailand: Space Roller in Chiang Mai
Urbexers in Thailand, should head to the abandoned Space Roller in Chiang Mai. Once a popular roller skating rink, the building is now derelict.
Somewhere different… Mathura, India
It’s surprising more travellers don’t visit Mathura, a laidback, off-the-beaten-path town, which is so close to one of India’s most-visited cities!
Abandoned Cambodia: Former Military Housing in Kompong Chhnang
Getting off-the-beaten-path in Cambodia: this abandoned housing block Kompong Chhnang dates back to French colonial-era (1863-1953).
Window Shutters in George Town, Penang | Malaysia
Penang’s George Town is full of heritage buildings many with beautiful window shutters. Don’t forget to look up when walking around the UNESCO-listed town.
Where to break the journey between Kyiv and Lviv in Ukraine
Our suggestions on some interesting places to stop on the route between Kyiv and Lviv. A guide to travelling off-the-beaten-path in Ukraine.
Travel Shot: Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang, China
Black Dragon Pool is one of Lijiang’s (and Yunnan’s) most dramatic sites. It gets busy, so to avoid the crowds, late afternoon is the best time to visit.
Street Art in Thessaloniki, Greece
Thessaloniki may not rival Athens when it comes to street art, but we explore street art in Thessaloniki and include a map with where to find it.
What to do in Chernihiv, Ukraine
What to do in Chernihiv, an easy trip from Kyiv and a hidden gem East of the Dnipro River. Chernihiv is a beautiful town with some impressive sights.
St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta
Getting to view Valletta’s St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral from within the city itself is a tricky thing. It disappears from sight among the maze of backstreets.
What to do in Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk), Ukraine
What to do in Dnipro, Ukraine. A guide to the best things to see in off-the-beaten-path Dnipro, an underrated tourist destination in eastern Ukraine.
Phnom Penh Nightlife Experience with Vespa Adventures
Phnom Penh Nightlife Experience with Vespa Adventures is a great night out. Zipping through the Phnom Penh traffic we saw some of the city’s iconic spots.
Visiting Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco
Photographs of the beautiful Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco along with information and travel tips on visiting the mosque.