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
How to travel from Zahedan (Iran) to Quetta (Pakistan) as a solo backpacker
If you boldly decide to travel overland from Iran to Pakistan, be prepared to a lot of endless hassle and idle time. Boredom and solitude will be much more marked 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