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.
Back in the U.S.S.R. …
Photo essay and thoughts on a new found admiration for unapologetic Soviet and communist-era architecture or the former U.S.S.R.
Suggested Itinerary to Ukraine, Moldova & Transnistria: From Uzhhorod to Kyiv
Suggested itinerary to Ukraine, Moldova & Transnistria in Eastern Europe. This overland route starts in Uzhhorod and ends in Kyiv.
Suggested Itinerary: Three weeks in Bangladesh
A suggested three week Bangladesh itinerary for backpackers and independent travellers including Dhaka, the Rocket, Sundarbans National Park and Srimangal.
Suggested Baltics Itinerary: Vilnius to Tallinn, an introduction to the Baltics
This suggested two to three week Baltics itinerary travelling to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia on an overland journey from Vilnius to Tallinn.
Amy Winehouse Street Art Trail in Camden | London
The Amy Winehouse Street Art Trail in Camden officially ended on 4 June 2017. It is still possible to see some of the amazing murals, but get there quick!
Suggested Bulgaria and Romania itinerary: Sofia to Bucharest overland
A suggested Itinerary for independent travellers and backpackers to Eastern Europe: Bulgaria and Romania travelling overland from Sofia to Bucharest.
Serbia Road Trip: Our Experience of Renting a Car in Serbia
Renting a car in Serbia: The highs and lows of our Serbia road trip. Tracking down Spomeniks, following the course of the Danube and battling the potholes.
Overland itinerary from Vilnius (Lithuania) to Warsaw (Poland) via Belarus
Lithuania and Belarus itinerary travelling overland from Vilnius to Warsaw in Poland via Belarus, visiting Minsk, Brest and Grodno (Hrodna).
What to do in Ostrava, the quirky town in the Czech Republic
A what-to-do guide to quirky Ostrava in the Czech Republic for independent travellers including the town, Porba and Dolni Vitkovice steel works.
Northern India Itinerary: Delhi to Kolkata by train
This Northern India Itinerary takes you from Delhi to Kolkata by train and is a great introduction to India, combining icon sights with a few hidden gems.
Breaking the journey between Krakow and Warsaw in Kielce
Kielce is a small Polish town, perfectly placed to overnight and break up the journey between Warsaw and Krakow, two of Poland’s greatest cities.
Three Weeks in Morocco: Our Itinerary, Impressions and some Images…
Our three-week road trip through Morocco took us from Essaouira on the Atlantic to Tangier, the country’s northern tip. Impressions of Morocco with photos.