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Africa & Middle EastAsiaIndiaIndian VisaIranVisas

How to get the Indian Visa (6 months) in Tehran (Iran)

May 17, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Indian Visa Center Tehran

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

Tagged India,iran,middle east,Visas
Africa & Middle EastIraq

A security report from Iraqi Kurdistan

May 8, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Suleimani

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

Tagged Iraq,middle east
Africa & Middle EastIranIraq

How to travel overland from Erbil (Iraq) to Tehran (Iran)

May 7, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
View from Hamilton Road

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

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Africa & Middle EastJordan

How to travel in Jordan on a shoestring budget (for a solo backpacker)

April 3, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Wadi Rum desert with Ahmad

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

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AfricaAfrica & Middle EastEgyptJordan

How to travel by ferry from Nuweiba (Egypt) to Aqaba (Jordan)

March 18, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Nuweiba Beach

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

Tagged africa,Egypt,Jordan,middle east
AfricaAfrica & Middle EastEgypt

A security report from Egypt

March 16, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Giza pyramids

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

Tagged africa,Egypt
Africa & Middle EastOman

How to travel in Oman on a shoestring budget (for a solo backpacker)

March 11, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
TravelBert in Oman

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

Tagged middle east,Oman
Africa & Middle EastLebanon

15 Curious remarks about Lebanon

March 9, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBert4 Comments

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

Tagged Lebanon,middle east
Africa & Middle EastMorocco

Driving in Morocco

January 25, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Morocco Road

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

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Africa & Middle EastIran

100 + 1 true facts about Iran

January 8, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBert4 Comments

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

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Inspiration & MotivationTravel notes

Inspiring Miscellanea

January 8, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Books

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

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Travel notesTravel Tips

Best translation websites to make extra money while travelling

January 7, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment

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

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Travel notesTravel Tips

Backpack tips

January 7, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBertLeave a comment
Backpacks

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

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Africa & Middle EastEgyptIranIraqJordanLebanonOmanTravel LogsUnited Arab Emirates

Travel Log (Middle East)

January 6, 2018November 20, 2024 TravelBert
TravelBert log

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

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North, Central & South America trip (2021-2022) so far

LAND DISTANCE COVERED (KM): 37,633

TRAVELLING TIME (DAYS): 464

VISITED COUNTRIES: 20

MOTORBIKES: 12

BOATS: 53

CARS: 90

BUSES / MINIVANS: 187

TAPTAPS / TUKTUKS: 6

PLANES: 15

HITCHHIKING RIDES: 94

HOSTEL / HOTEL STAYS (NIGHTS): 211

COUCHSURFING / FRIENDS’ STAY (NIGHTS): 208

CAMPING NIGHTS: 8

TRAVELLING NIGHTS: 16

CAR SLEEPING (NIGHTS): 20

HAMMOCK NIGHTS: 1

TOTAL EXPENDITURE (EUROS): 15,758

DAILY EXPENDITURE (EUROS): 33.96

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