Even before we reach the actual Tibet Autonomous Region (with all its restrictions for foreign travelers), we pass through increasingly Tibetan-influenced regions: With the…
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Mongolia and the infinitely lonely Gobi Desert
We leave the stressful, chaotic capital city of Ulaanbataar and, thankfully, are quickly back in the vast expanse of the country. Our destination is…
Mongolia West: The Altai, Eagle Hunters and the first Dunes
After more than seven hours – our longest border crossing in over 300,000 km around the world – we entered Mongolia. While discipline and…
Kyrgyzstan – a stark, green contrast to Tajikistan!
At first glance, you might think the two neighboring mountainous countries should be very similar: the same region, both located at high altitudes, both…
Tajikistan – The legendary adventure: Pamir Highway
The Pamir Highway is one of the few dream roads that every overlander would like to drive at least once in their lifetime. The…
Uzbekistan – a dream of ancient cities and culture from 1,001 Nights
At 6:00 a.m. we arrive at the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan near Beineu, which is closed to tourists. It is currently undergoing extensive…
Through Russia to the Mangystau Peninsula in Western Kazakhstan
At 6:00 am we drive the very last stretch of the Georgian Military Highway to the Russian border: we have heard many horror stories…
Sailing in the San Blas Archipelago – a Caribbean dream!
Karin always wanted to do a Caribbean sailing trip during our North/Central America travels. She had been to the Caribbean a few times before…
Costa Rica: And even more paradise
We continue through the mountains towards the Pacific coast. Always like in a botanical garden: everything is blooming and sprouting, everything is beautifully laid…