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.
Suggested Six to Eight Weeks Central America Itinerary
A suggested Central America itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers: Six to eight weeks travelling from Costa Rica to Guatemala.
Museum of Railway Technology in Brest, Belarus
When travelling in Belarus, if you visit Brest, make time to visit the Museum of Railway Technology where retro-style Russian locomotives are on display.
Suggested Guatemala and Mexico Itinerary – Antigua to Isla Mujeres
Suggested Guatemala and Mexico itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers to Central America travelling overland from Antigua to Isla Mujeres.
Street Art in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Explore Veliko Tarnovo street art: we were struck by the large amount of street art in this Bulgarian town. Includes map for a self-guided walking tour.
Suggested Turkey and Bulgaria Itinerary: Istanbul to Sofia
A suggested Turkey and Bulgaria itinerary, travelling from Istanbul in Turkey to Sofia via Edirne and Plovdiv, Bansko and Rila Monastery in Bulgaria.
Budapest: Street Art that hurts if you’re an England football fan!
The huge mural and interesting piece of street art in Budapest depicts what became known as the Match of the Century, a Hungary v England football match.
Suggested Tibet Itinerary: Lhasa to Kathmandu via Mount Kailash and Western Tibet
A suggested Tibet itinerary for independent travellers to Tibet, travelling from Lhasa to Kathmandu in Nepal via Mount Kailash and Western Tibet.
How to get from Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid to Berat in Albania
A step-by-step guide for backpackers and independent travellers on how to get from Macedonia’s Lake Ohrid to Berat in Albania using public transport.
Budapest to Belgrade the Long Way: An Introduction to the Balkans
A 3-week Budapest to Belgrade itinerary. The highlights of the Balkans, travelling from Hungary through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Hercegovina to Serbia.
Impressions of Albania
A travellers impressions of Albania, one of the Balkans undiscovered jewels, including travel highlights and where to go and what to see.
Suggested Itinerary to Romania and Hungary: Bucharest to Budapest overland
A suggested Itinerary to Romania and Hungary travelling overland from Bucharest to Budapest. For independent travellers and backpackers.
Getting some satisfaction on Ko Phi Phi in the early ’90s
One of those backpacker stories that will endure for a long, long time … Back in 1992, I visited Phi Phi island whilst island-hopping in Thailand.