Independent Travel in Mongolia: Practical Guide
Mongolia is one of the world’s last great frontier travel destinations. Here’s how to travel independently — transport, ger camps, the Gobi, and what to realistically expect.
Sophie Renard
Backpacking in Taiwan: Practical Guide
Taiwan is one of the most underrated destinations in East Asia — excellent food, dramatic landscape, and very easy to travel independently. Here’s the practical guide.
Backpacking in Portugal Beyond Lisbon: Practical Guide
Portugal is far more than Lisbon and the Algarve. Here’s a practical guide to backpacking the rest of the country — cities, coasts, and rural Portugal.
Backpacking in South Korea: Practical Guide
South Korea is one of the easiest and most rewarding destinations in East Asia for independent travellers. Here’s how to do it on a budget — Seoul, transport, food, and more.
First Time in Jordan: What to See and How to Get Around
Planning your first trip to Jordan? Here’s a practical guide to Petra, Wadi Rum, and beyond — including how to get around, what things cost, and when to visit.
Exploring Cape Verde Beyond the Beach Resorts
Cape Verde is more than beach resorts. Here’s how to explore the islands independently — the best islands, how to get between them, and what to actually do.
Cycling Through the Netherlands: Practical Guide for Visitors
The Netherlands has the world’s best cycling infrastructure. Here’s how to plan a cycling trip — the best routes, where to stay, what to bring, and how to get around by bike.
Budget Travel in Sri Lanka: Practical Guide
Sri Lanka packs extraordinary variety into a small island. Here’s how to travel it on a tight budget — from Colombo to the hill country to the beaches.
What to know before your first trip to Turkey
Visas, transport, food, money, cultural etiquette — a practical, honest guide to Turkey for first-time visitors planning a real trip.
Surfing in Sri Lanka: best spots for beginners
From Weligama’s gentle rollers to Arugam Bay’s mellow point breaks, here are the best beginner surfing spots in Sri Lanka with real logistics.