July 1, 2025
50 Days Across Central Asia
My route through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, with horse trekking at Song-Kul and the Pamir Highway.
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July 1, 2025
How to visit Mangystau: trains, tours and practical tips
How to reach Mangystau by train from Astana, Almaty, Nukus and Kungrad, plus my three-day tour from Aktau: landscapes, camping and practical details.
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Twelve days across Kazakhstan
A twelve-day Kazakhstan itinerary from Aktau to Almaty, through Mangystau and Astana.
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July 1, 2025
March 27, 2025
One week in Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou
One week between Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou: my Pearl Delta itinerary, with Lantau hikes, city walks and transport between stops.
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August 13, 2024
A week in Tibet: Lhasa, monasteries and Everest Base Camp
My week in Tibet from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and the Nepal border, with monasteries, Lake Yamdrok, tour permits and arrival options.
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August 13, 2024
July 25, 2024
One week in Yunnan
My Yunnan itinerary from Kunming to Shangri-La, with Dali, Lijiang, Blue Moon Valley and an extra day for Tiger Leaping Gorge, plus buses and trains.
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July 25, 2024
August 22, 2023
Doing a safari on a budget
How to do a safari on a budget: local agencies, group tours, camping and what the price includes, with my booking experience in Arusha.
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August 22, 2023
Traveling in Africa like a Pro
Practical advice for independent travel in Africa, with transport, safety, budget and planning notes.
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August 15, 2023
3 weeks in Ethiopia
A three-week Ethiopia itinerary covering Addis Ababa, the historic north, Harar, Danakil and the Simien Mountains.
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