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.
Recommended Hotels and Homestays in Central Asia
A directory of recommended homestays we experienced during our travels in Central Asia, covering Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.
What to do on and around Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan
A guide for independent travellers to Lake Issyk-Kul – suggestions on what to do on and around one of Kyrgyzstan’s most beautiful attractions.
Discover Kamyanets-Podilsky – Ukraine’s Hidden Gem
Off the beaten path Kamyanets-Podilsky is a picturesque medieval town in Central Ukraine that’s missing just one thing – tourists. A guide on what to see.
Varanasi – Love it or Hate it, but there’s no in between … or is there?
For many travellers, Varanasi is a harsh smack in the face. You will either love it, or hate it, but rarely are visitors indifferent about their experience.
Street Art in Phnom Penh: Boeung Kak’s Street 93, Cambodia
The amount of street art in Phnom Penh is growing and the main area where a high concentration of art and graffiti can be found is Beoung Kak (Lakeside).
Where to break the journey between Kyiv and Odesa in Ukraine
If you are travelling between Kyiv and Odesa, Uman, Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr are all worth visiting if you have time and want to see more of central Ukraine.
The Mid-Dnipro Museum of Folk Architecture & Life near Kyiv, Ukraine
Visiting the Mid-Dnipro Museum of Folk Architecture & Life in Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky, Ukraine – a great day trip from Kyiv in Ukraine.
Visiting Orheiul Vechi near Trebujeni, Moldova
How to plan a day trip on public transport to Orheiul Vechi, one of Moldova’s most picturesque sights, including what to see at the historic cave monastery.
London: Old Favourites and New Discoveries – A Photo Essay
A photo essay of London featuring classic images, Brutalist architecture, lots of concrete, street art and quirky stuff. Imaginative photos of London, UK.
Kep’s Abandoned Colonial and Modernist Villas
Explore Kep’s wild and atmospheric architecture on Cambodia’s southern coast. Once the height of fashion, Kep’s villas and mansions now lie abandoned.
Soviet-era architecture in Almaty, Kazakhstan
A guide to the Soviet-era architecture in Almaty including a map with the locations of the buildings and some history about the style of architecture.
Witnessing Nomadic Horse Games in Kyrgyzstan
One of the most intriguing things about the nomadic tribes in Kyrgyzstan is their traditional sports: Central Asian games focus on horsemanship and power.