NOMADIC BACKPACKER

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Hi, I'm Trevor Warman, travelling the world as a backpacker since 1992.

This blog features travel stories packed full with logistics, tips and advice, based on 30 years of experience through 113 countries. Nomadic Backpacker!

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​Border Crossing: Botswana to Zambia across the Kazungula Bridge on Foot

​Walking from Botswana to Zambia across the Kazungula Bridge

​Backpacking in Zambia: Top 7 Things to see and do in Livingstone

​I spent 10 day in Livingstone. Check out my Top 7 Activities in Livingstone

​Border Crossing: Botswana to Namibia at Ngoma Bridge

​Travelling from Botswana to Namibia via the Ngoma Border Post

​Backpacking in Botswana: Chobe National Park Boat Cruise / Sunset Safari

Part 2 of the Chobe National Park Combo-Tour to Chobe National Park with the boat cruise on the Chobe River.

​Backpacking in  Botswana: Chobe National Park Game Drive

Big Game Safari at the Chobe National Park in Botswana

​​Border Crossing: Zambia to Botswana at the Kazungula Bridge

How to get from Livingstone, Zambia to Kazungula/Kasane, Botswana via the Kazungula Bridge

​Backpacking in Zambia: Touring the Railway Museum in Livingstone

​Visit the Railway Museum in Livingstone to see steam locomotives built in the UK, 100 years ago

​Backpacking in Zambia: Walking with White Rhinos at the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park

​Walking Safari to see White Rhinos in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone, Zambia

​Safe and Affordable Rides in Lusaka with Yango

​Yango is a great way to get around in Lusaka

​Fake Backpacking the Zambia-Zimbabwe Border Crossing

​I walked halfway across the Victoria Falls Bridge towards Zimbabwe, then went back to Zambia

​Backpacking in Zambia: Mosi-Oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls

​Mosi-Oa-Tunya, The Smoke that Thunders, the largest waterfall in the world: Victoria Falls.

​Why You Shouldn't Use The ATMs in Burundi

Find out why it makes no sense to withdraw money from the ATMs in Burundi

​Nomadic Backpacker makes an emotional return to Naivasha

I spent 105 days on lockdown in Naivasha during the pandemic. Finally I return to Guest House Jane, my home for all those days

​Backpacking in Zambia: Mpika

As I travel the lonely road in Zambia, I found a little oasis to hide from the craziness. Mpika makes a good place to stop and rest 

​Free ATM Cash Withdrawals in Zambia

Free ATMs in Zambia 

​​Border Crossing: How to get from Tunduma, Tanzania to Nakonde, Zambia

Am not a big fan of Tanzania. It's my second visit here. I was really just passing through. After just 5 days/4 nights I  crossed the border at Tunduma to Nakonde, Zambia

​​​Border Crossing: How to get from Makamba, Burundi to Kigoma, Tanzania

The journey continues. Burundi worked its way into my Top Ten Favourite Countries. But the visa was running out. So I crossed the border to Tanzania.

​Backpacking in Burundi: How to get from Rutana to Makamba

Backpacking in Burundi by bus: Rutana to Makamba

​​Backpacking in Burundi: Visiting the Southernmost Source of the Nile

In typical Nomadic Backpacker style, I travel to the Southernmost Source of the River Nile

​​​Backpacking in Burundi: Staying at the Camel Africa Hotel in Bujumbura

​The Camel Africa Hotel in Bujumbura, Burundi. At less than 35,000BFr a night, it makes a great centrally located budget hotel option for the traveller

​Backpacking in Burundi: How to get from Gitega to Rutana

There were no buses out of Gitega towards Rutana, the only option was a shared taxi

​Backpacking in Burundi: How to get from Bujumbura to Gitega by bus

Travelling by bus in Burundi from Bujumbura to Gitega

​Backpacking in Burundi: Livingstone - Stanley Monument near Bujumbura

Dr Livingstone I presume. FAKE backpacking in Burundi because everyone knows they met for the first time in Tanzania

​How to get a Visa Extension for Burundi in Bujumbura

​If you enter Burundi by land, you are only gonna get 3 days. So here is the step by step guide to getting a visa extension in Bujumbura

​Border Crossing: How to get from Kigali, Rwanda to Bujumbura, Burundi

I opt for a cross-border bus to take me from Kigali to Bujumbura, Rwanda to Burundi

​​​Border Crossing: How to Get From Kampala, Uganda to Kigali, Rwanda

​Kampala to Kigali with the Jaguar Bus Company

​Backpacking in Uganda: Visiting The Source of The Nile River in Jinja

Source of the Nile in Jinja, Uganda

​​Border Crossing: Kenya to Uganda via Busia

​​Border Crossing: Kenya to Uganda via Busia

​How to get an E-Visa for Uganda

They don't issue Visa on Arrivals for Uganda, you need to apply for a Uganda eVisa

​Stylish Passport Protection With The GRAMS28 - 126 Passport Wallet

Your passport is your most precious travel document so it protect it in style with the Full Grain Leather 126 Passport Wallet from GRAMS28

​How to get an E-Visa for Kenya

The VOA is not possible for Kenya. You need to apply for an eVisa. Here is the process.

Updated: Free ATM Cash Withdrawals in Kenya (2023)

Updated to include a total of 6 ATMs in Kenya with free cash withdrawals.

​Backpacking in Madagascar - Visiting The Famous Avenue of the Baobabs

​The Avenue des Baobabs, I feel my Madagascar journey is now complete

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​Off The Beaten Track in Madagascar - Tamatave to Manakara

I spent 9 days travelling down the east coast of Madagascar, from Tamatave to Manakara including 2 full days on a cargo boat on the Canal des Pangalanes in what has been my most adventurous travels in years

​​Travelling by Train in Madagascar from Toamasina to Brickaville

​Train services run by Madarail between Toamasina (Tamatave) and Moramanga have been reintroduced and I ride it between Toamasina and Brickaville

​​Backpacking in Madagascar - Top 9 Sights in Antananarivo

Backpacking the Capital of Madagascar

​Backpacking in Madagascar: Visiting the Lemurs' Park near Antananarivo

Just outside of the crazy capital at the Lemurs' Park, you can get close up and personal with lemurs which is an endangered species due to hunting and deforestation

​​How to get Madagascar Visa On Arrival at Ivato International Airport

Visa On Arrival for Madagascar

​Madagascar my 100th UN-LISTED country

Madagascar, finally!  My 100 UN Country.

​Backpacking Northern Ireland - The Crumlin Road Gaol Experience

A bit of Dark Tourism at the Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, Northern Ireland

​Whitehead Railway Museum in Northern Ireland

Steam Trains in Northern Ireland at the Whitehead Railway Museum

​Border Crossing: The Republic of Ireland to Wales (Dublin to Holyhead) by Stena Line ferry

Back across the Irish Sea from Dublin to Holyhead with Stena Line

​Backpacking in Northern Ireland: 5 Top Sights for the backpacker in Newtownards

Newtownards, County Down, birth town of Eddie Irvine and blogger Jonny Blair

Lowest ATM Withdrawal Fees in Thailand is the AEON BANK (2023)

150 Bhat ain't cheap but AEON is the best ATM to use in Thailand

Border Crossing: Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland (Belfast to Dublin) by bus

Curious to see if there was a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, I took the bus from Belfast to Dublin to see for myself

​Harland & Wolff Cranes - Samson and Goliath - Belfast

Back in the big city, looking for something beyond the Titanic Experience. The Harland & Wolff Cranes dominate the Belfast skyline

​Backpacking the Remote Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland

Escape big city life and take the ferry to Rathlin Island and you might see some puffins.

​Pub Crawl on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland

Going on a pub crawl on a remote Northern Irish island which only has 1 pub, McCuaig's Bar

​Backpacking in Portbradden: St. Gobban's Church

I walked to Portbradden to go and backpack a former cow shed which became Ireland's smallest church but has since been demolished

​Benbane Head - Northernmost Point of Northern Ireland

Not to be confused with Malin Head, this is the northernmost point of Northern Ireland

​Visiting The Giant's Causeway in Country Antrim | Northern Ireland

Come to Bushmills and hike out to Northern Ireland's most spectacular natural wonder, The Giant's Causeway.

6 Secret Underground Bunkers in the UK that are open to the public in 2023

Having just visited my 6th secret bunker here in Scotland, I have complied this list of 6 Secret Underground Bunkers in the UK that are open to the public in 2023

Backpacking Scotland's Secret Bunker

RAF Troywood in Fife, location of Scotland's Secret Bunker, the only former nuclear command centre, north of the border that's open to the public

The Battle of Britain Bunker - Uxbridge

The Battle of Britain Bunker was the home of RAF Fighter Command's No. 11 Group Operations Room from where the Battle of Britain was coordinated. 

The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Visiting the former government-owned Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich, Cheshire.

​The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

Cold War and Dark Tourism in Essex at ​The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

​Western Approaches HQ - Britain's Top Secret Underground WWII Bunker

Britain's top secret underground WWII bunker, the Western Approaches HQ Museum

Tepito: The most dangerous neighbourhood in Mexico City

With Miss CDMX, I explore Mexico City's most dangerous neighbourhood, Tepito

​Backpacking in the United Kingdom - 5 Album Covers Shot in London

On a Music-Themed day trip to London and backpack a few album covers

Backpacking in the United Kingdom - Visiting the Churchill War Rooms

Discover the famous underground Churchill War Rooms from where Winston Churchill directed the War

​How to get to the Mexico City International Airport

How to get to Terminals 1 and 2 at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City

My Best 6 Travel Hacks for Long-Term, Low-Budget Backpackers

Travel Hacks to save you time and money at little to no inconvenience.

​Lowest ATM Withdrawal Fees in Mexico at BanCoppel

BanCoppel has probably the lowest ATM withdrawal fees in Mexico.

The Metrobus in Mexico City

The Metrobus is the 2nd best way to get around Mexico City

Backpacking in Mexico - How to use the Mexico City Metro

How to use Mexico City Metro

--- About Me ---

I am a long-term (30 years and counting) low-budget traveller backpacker with a passion for overland journeys.This blog features travel stories interspersed with logistics, tips and advice based on 30 years of experience through 107 countries. Nomadic Backpacker!

Top 3 Favourite Countries:

I asked more than 25 fellow travellers and bloggers to talk about their top 3 favourite countries. Featuring bloggers such as Jonny Blair, Ric Gazarian from Global Gaz, Carolin from Solo Travel Story and many more
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Destinations:

Backpacking Destinations Index
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​​Border Crossings:

Border Crossings from Senegal, Mali, Transnistria, Albania, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and many more.
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ATM Withdrawal Fees:

Saving you money regarding ATM withdrawal fees
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