Backstory from 2015, when I visited the Moynaq (or Muynak) Ship Cemetery at the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan.
Asia
Crossing the Khunjerab Pass on the Karakoram Highway
Backstory from 2011, when I travelled from Kashgar to Sost, China to Pakistan over the Khunjerab Pass on the Karakoram Highway.
Post edited and new photos added April 2026.
Pamir Highway: Hitchhiking Across Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Backstory from 2015 when I hitchhiked across the Pamir Highway, from Osh to Dushanbe. This is part one of my trip from Osh to Khorog. I have added 32 new photos to the blog post.
Sanliurfa – Turkey – 6 Top Things to See
Sanliurfa, or just Urfa as it is commonly known, is far off the tourist trail. It is a multiethnic city with a Turkish, Kurdish and Arab population, 54 km north of the Syrian border at Akçakale, and at least 1,280 km from Istanbul.
It’s probably my favourite city in Turkey.
Solo on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal
Hiking Solo on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, referred to as ABC from here on in. My first time in Nepal, and it sure makes for a superb multi-day trek.
Backpacking in Kurdistan – Quick Guide
This is a new idea, I will give you some background information and travel tips for the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq in general.
How to take the Kyrenia (Girne) to Taşucu Ferry from Turkey & Cyprus
I took the night ferry from Kyrenia (Girne) to Taşucu. Here is my practical, hands-on guide to taking the Akgünler Denizcilik-operated ferry from Northern Cyprus to Turkey.
Inside Amna Suraka, Saddam Hussein’s House of Horrors
Visiting Amna Suraka, the former HQ of Saddam Hussein’s Intelligence Agency in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan.
Traditional Kurdish Breakfast at the Jan Coffee in Sulaymaniyah
The Traditional Kurdish Breakfast at the Jan Coffee in Sulaymaniyah certainly hits the spot, setting you up for the day. I came here three mornings on the trot, once taking Shakshuka and twice, this wonderful feast:
Visiting the Rawanduz Canyon – Republic of Iraq – Kurdistan Region
The Rawanduz Canyon is just short distance from the city of Soran and makes a great half-day trip.