October 20, 2026
Sichuan and Hunan food guide
What to eat in Sichuan and Hunan: Chengdu's rabbit heads, Leshan snacks, hotpot, smoked pork, fish with chopped chillies and Tujia dishes.
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October 20, 2026
Three weeks in Central China
Three weeks in Central China, from Xi'an to Zhangjiajie via Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou and Chongqing: my route, transport, tickets and costs.
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August 20, 2026
July 27, 2026
How I look for cheap flights
How I compare routes, airports, baggage, separate tickets and booking sites before paying for a flight.
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May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
My two weeks in Morocco - South to North
A two-week Morocco itinerary from Marrakech and the Atlas to Fes, Chefchaouen, Rabat and Casablanca.
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October 1, 2025
How to pack for lightweight travel
Practical advice for travelling light, choosing a backpack and avoiding unnecessary gear.
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September 27, 2025
Hong Kong food guide
What to eat in Hong Kong, from dim sum and roast meat to street snacks and egg tarts.
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September 27, 2025
Practical Tips for Traveling in China
My practical tips for travelling in China: Alipay, foreign cards, useful apps, booking trains with a foreign passport, Didi and mobile internet.
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August 15, 2025
How to visit Turkmenistan?
How I visited Turkmenistan: arranging a local agency and invitation letter, crossing from Uzbekistan, flying out of Ashgabat and budgeting for the trip.
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August 14, 2025
3 days in Turkmenistan
A short Turkmenistan itinerary from the Uzbek border to Darvaza and Ashgabat.
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July 13, 2025
Twelve days in Kyrgyzstan
A twelve-day Kyrgyzstan itinerary from Bishkek to Song-Kul, Karakol, Osh and Peak Lenin.
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