This section is quite a detailed diary with all my movements across the involved countries in Asia. Besides functioning as a sort of “position tracker”, it will hopefully provide extra Continue Reading
How to get the Pakistan Transit Visa in Tehran (Iran)
The Pakistan visa is certainly one of the toughest documents to obtain for a traveller, especially overlander. It is generally just accessible in one’s home country after long and tiresome Continue Reading
How to get the Iranian Visa in Erbil (Iraq)
If you are planning to reach Iran from Iraqi Kurdistan overland, you have two options where to apply and collect your Iranian Visa: Consulate General of Iran in Erbil or Sulaymaniyah. I chose the Continue Reading
How to get the Indian Visa (6 months) in Tehran (Iran)
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