What's There to See in Tansen, Nepal?
Now that I’m visiting Nepal for my third time, I’m trying to discover places I haven’t seen before. The tactic seems to pay off. Tansen,…
Stories
Stories from my travels, including my 2-year trip around the world.
Crossing the Nepal Border and Visiting Lumbini
After five weeks in India, it was time for me to move on. Thus, I crossed the border of Nepal in late August and arrived…
Happy Days with a Travel Companion
After months of solo travel, it was finally time for something different. My close Finnish friend Tino flew to Delhi to see me, and we northern India together for ten days. And oh boy, was it fun!
Alternative Pictures of Taj Mahal
Have you ever seen any photos of Taj Mahal that are not taken in a perfect weather? I want to show what visiting the famous mausoleum is really like, so here are a few less glamorous photos from the site.
I Had a Noble Mission in Udaipur
Searching for a lost friend of a friend in an Indian city of half a million people? Challenge accepted!
Stumbling in Hampi
“Oh, you have to go to Hampi!” exclaimed Anthony, an American long term traveler during our stay in Iran in July.
I Found Paradise (and It's Called 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.
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.