This post is about the best things to do in Tunis, Tunisia. From Brussels it was only a 2 hour flight to Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. Actually not that far from Western Europe and yet, it feels so different. Tunis is located on the …
The Pieterpad trail is the most famous long distance trail in the Netherlands. It starts in Pieterburen up north in Groningen to the Pietersberg in Southern Limburg. You will hike almost 500 kilometers to some of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands. The Pieterpad …
Hiking in the Netherlands? You might think this is a joke. Isn’t it as flat as a dutch pancake? Isn’t it one of the most densely populated countries in the world? Yes it is, but hiking in the Netherlands is very well possible. Even enjoyable. …
This post is about my experience on the Colca Canyon trek in Peru and how to choose the best Colca Canyon tour. The Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons, even deeper than the Grand Canyon in some areas. The dramatic landscapes, towering …
This post is about the best things to do in Paracas. Paracas is the centre of adventure tourism in Ica. A beautiful region just south of Lima that is unlike any other place in Peru. Paracas is famous for its stunning landscapes, including the Paracas …
This post is a Peru hop review based on my experience travelling with the Peru Hop bus company from Lima to Machu Pichu. Stops included Paracas, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco. I hope this Peru hop review will help you decide whether Peru hop is something …
Kazakhstan is the ninth biggest country in the world and it is no surprise that when you are preparing a Kazakhstan itinerary for your upcoming trip there are a lot of options and though choices to be made. While Kazakhstan is most famous for its …
This post is a travelguide about the best things to do in Almaty. My favourite city in Kazakhstan. It was my first morning in Almaty when I went to the top floor balcony of my hostel. The sky was clear blue and in front of …
This post is a travel guide to Altyn Emel National Park for independent budget travellers. Altyn Emel National Park is one of the most spectacular and remote parks near Almaty. It’s like a miniature Kazakhstan with incredibly diverse landscapes. There are singing sand dunes, colourful …
This post is a travel guide about Charyn Canyon National Park in Kazakhstan. One of the most beautiful national parks close to Almaty in the southeastern region of the country where the steppes meet the Tien Shan mountains. We drive through the endless open steppes …
This post is a travel guide about the Kolsai lakes National Park that includes lake Kaindy. They are the most beautiful mountain lakes near Almaty in Kazakhstan and relatively easy to visit for the independent budget traveller. In this post I will try to answer …
The one thing that surprised me the most about Kazakhstan was the beauty of Kazakhstan’s nature. While neighbouring Kyrgyzstan wins if it comes to mountains, Kazakhstan actually has much more variety in its spectacular landscapes. The nature of Kazakhstan is extremely diverse and it was …