Tawi-Tawi is probably the most remote and peculiar archipelago in all Philippines. It is closer to Malaysia and Borneo than to Manila. They speak local languages like Tausug and Sama Continue Reading
The overland log from Makassar (Indonesia) to Tawau (Malaysia)
THE OVERLAND LOG FROM MAKASSAR TO TAWAU This is my land route from Makassar (Sulawesi, Indonesia) to Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. 1) MAKASSAR – PARE PARE, 141 KM, 3 hours, by Continue Reading
10 Days in East Timor (Timor Leste) as a low-budget backpacker
East Timor is certainly not a main tourist spot. A few international expats are living in the capital Dili, but not so eye-catching. Again this a small country for pure Continue Reading
Exploring wild Semau Island (West Timor) as an independent solo traveller
There is one little island opposite Kupang (West Timor, Indonesia) which is at the same time very wild and unexplored; but also quite easily reachable from Tenau Port in Kupang. Continue Reading
How to hike Agung Volcano, Bali, alone and without a guide
The big problem with Indonesia and Bali, especially, is that tourists are the perfect targets for extra-charges. They are indeed responsible for their own doom, as they are flocking in Continue Reading
How to travel in Madagascar as a solo and independent adventurer
Almost everybody travel to Madagascar on an agency-organized trip for 2 or max 3 weeks. They comfortably hire in their homeland an expensive tour operator responsible for: Local guides Private Continue Reading
10 + 1 Tips to travel in Israel and Palestine on a shoestring
If you are reading this article, I assume that you too have found yourself managing limited economic resources. I also imagine that you are considering the “holy land” as a Continue Reading
Ryanair Mobile Boarding Pass in Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport
I am writing this short post because a few days ago I was wasting so much time myself to sort this issue out. Now it is therefore time to help Continue Reading
How to cross the Huaquillas – Tumbes border between Ecuador and Peru
Among the several borders between Peru and Ecuador (see my previous post about La Balsa), Huaquillas is certainly the most used. It is the closest transit to the coast. However, Continue Reading
How to reach the Iliniza Norte summit without a guide (and no climbing skills)
Ecuador has 10 mountains over 5000 mt (16,400ft). Among those, only two could theoretically be tackled on one’s own: Iliniza Norte (5126) and Tungurahua (5016). This might be possible because these Continue Reading
How to overcome the Patuca – San José de Morona – Taisha – Puyo loop by boat
If you are up for thrilling and offbeat adventures, then this post could be of great value to you. Indeed, I could not find any information online nor on Lonely Continue Reading
How to cross La Balsa border from Peru to Ecuador (July 2022)
Leaving aside the Amazonian border / river crossings, La Balsa is certainly the most remote and uncommon contact point between Peru and Ecuador. Initially and doubtfully marked as closed by Continue Reading
How to get and stay in Zapatera island, Nicaragua, on a budget
If you are looking for something out of the mainstream and the “Gringo trail”, well, this post could be very useful for you, especially for those in quest of rural Continue Reading
The ultimate guide on how to cross the Leimus border (Moskitia) from La Ceiba (Honduras) to Bilwi – Puerto Cabezas (Nicaragua)
From the very beginning since I entered Honduras I started to get fairly intrigued by an apparently mission impossible: crossing the most remote border of the country and probably of Continue Reading
How to get and stay at Cayos Cochinos, Honduras, on a budget
If you are looking for a local, authentic and inexpensive spot brushed by Caribbean, turquoise waters, then you might find it at Cayos Cochinos, Honduras. The good news is that Continue Reading