I met Jay, a 26-year-old student from Chongqing, China, through Couchsurfing during his five-month journey across Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and Europe. What struck me most was not only how far he had traveled, but the way he moved through the world: openly, instinctively, and with ...
How to travel safely from Guayaquil to Cuenca
On the way to the Galapagos islands, many travellers pass by either Ecuador's capital Quito or its Gateway to the Pacific: Guayaquil. The latter is Ecuador's main port city. Like many international port cities, it's one of the less safe cities in Ecuador. Guayaquil is considered a major drug ...
2025 in review: completing a year on the move
The new year is already in full swing. And because I don't want to just be run over by the high-speed train of our modern age, it's time for me to write my 2025 in review. What happened last year, and what exciting new adventures await me in 2026? Conclusion after 1 year of extensive ...
Our perfect 4-week itinerary through Bolivia
Bolivia has unexpectedly become one of my favourite countries. It's still a developing country, challenging you in many aspects, but it's also still, and perhaps precisely because of this, a beautifully wild and unspoilt country with warm-hearted people. If you want a broad view of Bolivia, I ...
Is travelling to the Galapagos possible on a budget?
To keep it short: Travelling to the Galapagos on a budget is not really possible because there are too many unavoidable costs. Return flights and the national park fee alone add up to about 500 USD as a baseline. In addition, many sites can only be reached by boat with a guide, and guided tours are ...
3-day Uyuni Salt Flats Tour: itinerary, altitude & honest tips
If you dream of walking on the world’s largest mirror but worry about altitude, cold nights and tourist traps, this post is for you. We started our Bolivian adventures (read all about our Bolivia trip here) with a 3-day Uyuni Salt Flats tour from San Pedro de Atacama and went from 2,400 m to almost ...
Bolivia travel advice: Dos and Don’ts
Bolivia is one of those countries that didn't just welcome us, it tested us. Our trip started with the surreal landscapes of the Salt Flats. Then, we moved to the tropically lush Amazon basin and finished with the dizzying heights of the Altiplano. After 26 days in Bolivia, I am convinced: this ...
Recommendation: the best walking tour in La Paz
Despite our challenges with Bolivia's altitude, we subscribed for a free walking tour with Cristian in La Paz. It turned out one of the most challenging and yet rewarding walks. Our four hours together were filled with colonial and indigenous stories, told in a knowledgeable and humorous ...
