For travellers willing to move overland from Iran to India (across Pakistan), it might be of natural interest knowing how to get a 6 months, multiple-entry Tourist Indian Visa in Continue Reading
A security report from Iraqi Kurdistan
After about one month spent in Iraqi Kurdistan, I have gathered quite a good deal of information about this wonderful region in a still tormented country (Iraq). I would like Continue Reading
How to travel overland from Erbil (Iraq) to Tehran (Iran)
For me the around 1000 Kilometers separating Erbil (Iraq) from Tehran (Iran) have been a rewarding adventure. It is indeed a long journey lasting about 24 hours to be fully Continue Reading
How to travel in Jordan on a shoestring budget (for a solo backpacker)
Together with the neighbouring countries in Middle East, Jordan is supposed to be not an easy destination for a limited, long-term backpacker trying to contain expenditures below 30 – 35 Continue Reading
How to travel by ferry from Nuweiba (Egypt) to Aqaba (Jordan)
I would like to provide here a quick update about my experience when travelling from Egypt to Jordan by boat. As a brief introduction, I have to say that my Continue Reading
A security report from Egypt
Although I have been in Egypt for only one week, I could gather nonetheless some general impressions about this controversial country and its people. As most of you know, Egypt Continue Reading
How to travel in Oman on a shoestring budget (for a solo backpacker)
Oman was initially not included in my itinerary. First because of its geographical position below my planned route (Egypt and Northern Middle East); secondly due to the bureaucratic barrier posed Continue Reading
15 Curious remarks about Lebanon
After spending two weeks in the “Land of Cedars”, I have come up with this short list of observations derived from the local people’s daily life. Despite being a tiny Continue Reading
Driving in Morocco
The idea of a car trip through Morocco arose with no much previous planning, irradiated by the shiningly and genuinely free combination of vivid adventure and time saving operation. We Continue Reading
100 + 1 true facts about Iran
After almost one month spent in the wonderful Iran, I came up with the following list of “most striking aspects” for me as a European traveller. The list is halfway Continue Reading
Inspiring Miscellanea
Below you have a list of inspiring sources that nourished my travel-thirsty mind. It does not claim to be a very detailed list, but simply a free recollection of relevant Continue Reading
Best translation websites to make extra money while travelling
While travelling for a long period, you might need to get an extra income to make your life a bit easier. Just to be clear, translations from and to the Continue Reading
Backpack tips
In 2013 I was preparing my travel to South America. It was my first big solo-trip in another continent as a backpacker. I did not have so much experience of Continue Reading
Travel Log (Middle East)
This section is quite a detailed diary with all my movements across the involved countries in Middle East. Besides functioning as a sort of “position tracker”, it will hopefully provide Continue Reading