Stumbling in Hampi
“Oh, you have to go to Hampi!” exclaimed Anthony, an American long term traveler during our stay in Iran in July.
Stories
Stories from my travels, including my 2-year trip around the world.
My Stay in Zostel Gokarna
After over two months of traveling, I’ve had moments when I’ve been bored with the monotonous cycle of moving from one place to the next. Then I found Gokarna, my new favorite place in the world that reminded me why I’m traveling.
Monsoon Travel in Kerala, South India
Many travelers have strong opinions about India. They either love it or hate it, or feel both of the things at the same time. After a week in Kerala, Southern India, I started to understand why.
5 Reasons Why I Recommend Visiting Eastern and Central Europe
Only a few countries of the former Eastern Bloc have become popular tourist destinations after the end of the Cold War. At the beginning of my trip around the world, I spent 6 weeks traveling through Eastern and Central Europe. Here are 5 reasons why I think more travelers should visit the post-communist East.
The Wrong Season to Visit United Arab Emirates
There were no direct flights from Iran to India. Instead, I’d have to wait for countless of hours in an airport in Dubai or some other country of the Arabian peninsula. Heck, I thought. I might as well stay in United Arab Emirates for a few days.
Impressions from a Guided Tour of Iran
At the beginning of June, I spent one week on a guided tour in Iran. Here are my impressions about the country after the visit.
Sleepless in Istanbul
I had delayed my arrival in Istanbul in the aftermath of the Atatürk Airport attack. Instead of staying in the city for three nights, I now had only one day to experience Istanbul. This is what I noticed during one long morning around the city.
Sofia and the Fellowship of Travelers
After the Atatürk Airport terrorist attack, I decided to delay my departure to Istanbul and go to Sofia, Bulgaria, for two nights instead. Besides a beautiful historical city, I also witnessed the generosity of other travelers.
48 Hour Moldova Travel Experience
Eastern Europe is becoming a more and more popular tourist destination every year. Former communist countries have opened up to visitors, showing their rich nature and cultural heritage to foreigners. But there’s still one country that goes almost unnoticed by the outside world: Moldova.
Visiting Chernobyl and Pripyat
The 1986 Chernobyl disaster was the worst nuclear power plant accident of all time. 30 years later, the site of the accident and the ghost town of Pripyat are popular tourist destinations in Ukraine for those who want to experience something different.