Cappadocia on a Budget
Desperate for a dose of nature and exoticism, I found myself daydreaming of the lesser-trodden trails of eastern Turkey — somewhere near the Iranian border. It was remote, raw, and delightfully cheap. Perfect, I thought. Unfortunately, political unrest had other plans as I landed in Istanbul. The region turned into a temporary no-go zone, and […]
Fez, Morocco: a Perfect Quick Getaway
What is the perfect getaway, anyway? For me, it’s spending a few days in a new environment — leaving the familiar behind and diving headfirst into new smells, tastes, sounds, and sights. It’s that sense of sensory overload that somehow resets your system. You return home relaxed, energized, and inspired. I found exactly that in […]
Backpacking in Africa? Yes you can!
First of all, let me clarify that by Africa, I mean the sub-Saharan continent. It’s quite different from traveling in North Africa, which follows a different set of “rules.” I often hear: “I’d love to go to Africa someday, but I’m afraid it’s unsafe, too expensive, and too difficult to get around. Can you really […]
8 Reasons to go on a trek when you don’t like trekking
Long hikes are really not my cup of tea. But when I found myself in Nepal last year, I noticed all the shops in Kathmandu were selling all kinds of trekking gear and gadgets. Travellers were eagerly stocking up on supplies and were either excited about their upcoming trek or pumped up about the one […]
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