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.
Things to Do on Long Train Journeys
Trains offer a relatively comfortable, cheap and environmentally friendly way of transport all around the world. Still, long train journeys can get tedious. Here are a few ways to fight the dullness.
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.
Amateur Hiking Tips for Day Hikes
Many travel destinations offer spectacular hiking possibilities, but long-term travelers might be worried if they got the necessary gear needed for hiking. Here are few basic tips that can make your occasional hiking trips more enjoyable
Slovak Paradise & High Tatras – Trekking High And Low
My trip around the world took a step to more adventurous ground last weekend. I got out of the bigger cities and came to live in a simple farm in the countryside of Slovakia for five nights. During my stay, I had plenty of time to trek around the beautiful national parks of Slovakia.
What Is It Like to Visit North Korea? (A Travel Blog Story)
When people ask me about my previous travels, there’s one destination that generates more interest than all the others: North Korea. I visited the country exactly one year ago, so now is a good time for me to share my experiences.
Bratislava and Beyond – Pictures from One of the Best Travel Days So Far
Last Wednesday was one of the best days of my trip so far. I hanged out with Slovakian traveler Milan, whom I had originally met in Šiauliai, Lithuania. Here are some pictures our trip around the outskirts of Bratislava.