Sleeper Bus in Vietnam: My Honest Review (Traps and Pro-Tips)
Traveling through Vietnam is one of those dreams every backpacker or true traveler has stamped on their passport. The country is vibrant, steeped in history, and, of course, offers logistical challenges that make for great stories. Recently, I was in Nha Trang, in the south, and my goal was to reach the charming town of […]
Ghost Base in North Dakota: Exploring the Military Pyramid and Cold War Missile Silos
Have you ever felt a spine-chilling curiosity when passing by a place that looks like it came straight out of a post-apocalyptic science fiction movie? Recently, I embarked on a journey to one of the most isolated and intriguing corners of the United States: northern North Dakota. My goal was to find the famous “North […]
The Ultimate Guide to East Timor: Discover Asia’s Best-Kept Secret Where They Speak Portuguese
Have you ever felt the urge to escape the obvious and explore a destination that almost no one knows about? You know, that place where, when you tell your friends about it, they have to open Google Maps just to believe it exists? I just returned from one of the most impactful journeys of my […]
GOL International Flight: What is it Like to Travel from Paramaribo (Suriname) to Belém (Brazil)? (Full Review)
I have always been curious about the less obvious routes that connect Brazil to its South American neighbors. Recently, I embarked on a journey that many people don’t even know exists: the GOL international flight between Paramaribo (Suriname) and Belém (Pará). If you are planning an adventure through the Guianas or just want to know […]
Indonesia’s Forgotten Island: Why You Need to Visit West Timor Before the Crowds Arrive
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for that “undiscovered” spot—the place where the locals still look at you with genuine curiosity rather than tourist fatigue. After years of backpacking through Southeast Asia, I thought I had seen most of what the region had to offer. Then, I landed in West Timor, […]
Mazar-i-Sharif: What I Saw While Traveling Through Afghanistan with the Taliban
Have you ever wondered what life is like in one of the most closed-off places in the world? Recently, my wife Nikki and I decided to break all barriers of the obvious and dive into a journey that many would consider madness: crossing Afghanistan. Today, I want to take you with me to the north […]
Traveling to Afghanistan: What’s Left of the Bamiyan Buddhas and the Valley’s Geopolitics
Have you ever wondered what happens when ancient history collides with the scars of modern warfare? Traveling to Afghanistan is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges a traveler can face, but it is also one of the most transformative experiences. Today, I’m taking you with me to the heart of the Bamiyan Valley, a place […]
Traveling Afghanistan Without a Guide: Is Herat Truly the Country’s Most Liberal City?
Traveling to Afghanistan is, in itself, an act of extreme courage and curiosity. But traveling there without a guide, exploring cities independently, takes the concept of “leaving your comfort zone” to a whole new level. After passing through Kabul and Bamiyan, our next destination was Herat, a city in the northwest known as the most […]
What to Do in Herat, Afghanistan: War Museums, Mosques, and Reality Under the Taliban
If you had asked me a few years ago if I could imagine myself sipping saffron tea inside an old Soviet helicopter in the heart of Afghanistan, I probably would have given you a nervous laugh. But here I am. Traveling through Afghanistan isn’t just about getting a passport stamp from one of the world’s […]
From Herat to Kandahar: What’s it like crossing Afghanistan by bus for 10 hours?
Traveling through Afghanistan is, by definition, stepping out of your comfort zone. But there is one specific stretch that makes even the most experienced traveler take a deep breath: the road connecting Herat to Kandahar. We are talking about crossing the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar—regions that, for decades, were the epicenter of conflict and […]
Kandahar: My Journey Through the Birthplace of the Taliban, Alone and Without a Guide
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stand in a place that, for decades, was considered the most dangerous in the world? Recently, I landed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Not just a city, but the spiritual and political epicenter of the Taliban (or “TB,” as locals and travelers often call them to avoid trouble). Traveling […]
Kandahar: A Journey Through the Birthplace of the Taliban and the World’s Most Conservative City
Traveling to Afghanistan is, in itself, a challenge that demands courage and an open mind. But when the destination is Kandahar, the experience reaches an entirely different level. Known as the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban, this city is often described as the most conservative place on the planet. Recently, my wife Nikki and I […]