Saudi Arabia
How to visit Wadi Al Disah
Complete guide to visiting Wadi Al Disah in Saudi Arabia. How to get there, things to do, and practical tips are all covered!
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Uzbekistan
The Perfect 2-Week Uzbekistan Itinerary
A detailed 2-Week Itinerary for Uzbekistan. Discover the ancient cities of the ancient Silk Road. Check it out to learn more!
Russia
How To Visit Olkhon Island (Backpacker’s Guide & Itinerary)
Complete guide to visiting Olkhon Island, one of Siberia's hidden gems. All the practical info you need to know to plan your trip, including an itinerary!
Pakistan
How To Travel The Karakoram Highway (Backpacker’s Guide)
Everything you need to know about travelling the Karakoram Highway. Inlcudes a 2-Week itinerary, along with transport, safety, and accommodation info.
Kyrgyzstan
52 Tips for Travelling in Kyrgyzstan (Backpacker’s Guide)
Everything you need to know about backpacking in Kyrgyzstan - where to go, where to stay, transportation, safety, and visas are all covered in this guide!
Mongolia
61 Useful Tips for Travelling to Mongolia (Backpacker’s Guide)
Complete guide to backpacking in Mongolia. Everything a traveller needs to know - where to go, when to visit, typical costs, and sample itineraries!
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I’m a traveller from Canada, and I’m the one behind On The Way Around, a blog about off-the-beaten-path adventure travel.
On this site, I share practical guides, photos, and stories from my travels—places to visit, getting around, and the details that help along the way.
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China
65 Useful Tips for Travelling in China (Backpacker’s Guide)
Practical advice you need to know for travelling and backpacking in China. Read more for everything you need to know to plan your China trip.
Pakistan
Backpacking Pakistan: The Ultimate Travel Guide & Itinerary
Everything you need to know about backpacking in Pakistan - safety, visas, transportation, which places to visit, and also includes some sample itineraries.
Afghanistan
A Guide To Visiting Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor
Complete and up-to-date guide about travel in Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Check it out for everything you need to know - visas, safety, and more.