https://onthewayaround.com/Adventure travel guides, stories, and photography by Jacob Laboissonniere.en-cahttps://onthewayaround.com/wadi-al-disah/https://onthewayaround.com/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!Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:44:15 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/uzbekistan-itinerary/https://onthewayaround.com/uzbekistan-itinerary/A detailed 2-Week Itinerary for Uzbekistan. Discover the ancient cities of the ancient Silk Road. Check it out to learn more!Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:04:15 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/olkhon-island-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/olkhon-island-travel-guide/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!Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:58:40 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/karakoram-highway/https://onthewayaround.com/karakoram-highway/Everything you need to know about travelling the Karakoram Highway. Inlcudes a 2-Week itinerary, along with transport, safety, and accommodation info.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:08:00 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/kyrgyzstan-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/kyrgyzstan-travel-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!Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:38:46 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/backpacking-mongolia-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/backpacking-mongolia-travel-guide/Complete guide to backpacking in Mongolia. Everything a traveller needs to know - where to go, when to visit, typical costs, and sample itineraries!Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:08:07 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/china-border-crossings-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/china-border-crossings-guide/Everything you need to know about all of China's different border crossings to help plan your overland travels in Asia.Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:44:25 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-travel-guide/Everything you need to know about travel in Afghanistan! Where to go, where to stay, safety, visas, and more are all covered in this detailed guide.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:14:01 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/burana-tower/https://onthewayaround.com/burana-tower/Everything you need to know to visit Burana Tower from Bishkek. It's the perfect day-trip and a must see sight during your trip to Kyrgyzstan!Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:52:31 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/pamir-highway/https://onthewayaround.com/pamir-highway/Complete guide to travelling the Pamir Highway - transportation, accommodation, visas, and safety are all covered in this backpacker's guide.Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:33:42 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/how-many-days-hong-kong/https://onthewayaround.com/how-many-days-hong-kong/Trying to figure out how many days to spend in Hong Kong? Here's how many days you should spend in the city, including an itinerary of things to do.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:18:35 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/mongolia-safety/https://onthewayaround.com/mongolia-safety/Is Mongolia Safe? Mongolia is one of the safest places you can visit. But like anywhere, there are some things that you need to know to stay safe.Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:44:49 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/hairatan-border-crossing/https://onthewayaround.com/hairatan-border-crossing/Here's everything you need to know to travel between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan at the Hairatan border crossing.Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:27:22 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/riyadh-dubai-border-crossing/https://onthewayaround.com/riyadh-dubai-border-crossing/Everything you need to know to get from Riyadh to Dubai by bus or plane. Covers border crossing procedures at the Saudi Arabia/UAE border.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:35:03 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/bamiyan-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/bamiyan-travel-guide/A complete guide to visiting Bamiyan, one of Afghanistan's most peaceful provinces. Check it out to learn everything you need to know!Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:30:56 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-wakhan-corridor-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-wakhan-corridor-guide/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.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:48:56 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/china-itinerary/https://onthewayaround.com/china-itinerary/Welcome to China – one of my favourite countries on Earth.Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:21:06 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/backpacking-china-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/backpacking-china-travel-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.Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:18:59 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-photos/https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-photos/Photos from my travels in Afghanistan. I spent over 5 weeks solo travelling around this misunderstood destination, and want to share it's beauty with you.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:51:55 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/travelling-the-silk-road/https://onthewayaround.com/travelling-the-silk-road/Everything you need to know about travelling the Silk Road, from the high peaks of Kyrgyzstan to the deserts of Turkmenistan. Check out my detailed guide!Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:41:43 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/edge-of-the-world-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/edge-of-the-world-guide/How to visit the Edge of the World near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. How to get there, when to go, things to do and more are covered in this guide!Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:40:57 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/climb-pico-de-orizaba/https://onthewayaround.com/climb-pico-de-orizaba/Learn how to successfully climb Pico de Orizaba, Mexico's highest peak. Check out my detailed guide for everything you need to know!Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:30:07 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/saudi-arabia-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/saudi-arabia-travel-guide/The complete guide to backpacking in Saudi Arabia. Come explore the Kingdom's sandy deserts, green mountains, and gorgeous beaches.Thu, 02 Jan 2020 02:43:30 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/farasan-islands/https://onthewayaround.com/farasan-islands/Everything you need to know about visiting the Farasan Islands in Saudi Arabia. Turquoise waters, unspoiled beaches, and world-class diving await you.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:58:11 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/saudi-arabia-tourist-visa-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/saudi-arabia-tourist-visa-guide/Everything you need to know about apply for the new Saudi Arabia tourist visa. Get your electronic tourist visa in less than an hour.Sat, 07 Dec 2019 19:16:21 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/darra-adam-khel/https://onthewayaround.com/darra-adam-khel/A foreign backpacker's experience visiting Pakistan's Darra Adam Khel - home of the world's largest gun bazaars and a number of talented gunsmiths.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:25:49 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/yading-nature-reserve/https://onthewayaround.com/yading-nature-reserve/The Yading Nature Reserve is ne of the most beautiful places in all of China. Check out my complete guide for everything you need to plan your visit.Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:14:18 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/lenin-peak-climbing-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/lenin-peak-climbing-guide/Everything you need to know about climbing Lenin Peak in Kyrgyzstan. How to get there, the climbing route, the best climbing agencies, and more.Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:52:41 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/trans-siberian-railway-stops/https://onthewayaround.com/trans-siberian-railway-stops/Here are the most incredible Trans-Siberian Railway stops, including what to do, where to stay, and how long to stay in each place.Mon, 28 Oct 2019 01:30:12 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/overland-chengdu-shangri-la/https://onthewayaround.com/overland-chengdu-shangri-la/Everything you need to know about the overland route from Chengdu to Shangri-La. You'll get to visit Tibetan monastaries and hike around 6,000 meter peaks.Thu, 03 Oct 2019 01:43:13 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/backpacking-pakistan-travel-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/backpacking-pakistan-travel-guide/Everything you need to know about backpacking in Pakistan - safety, visas, transportation, which places to visit, and also includes some sample itineraries.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:33:12 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/camp-great-wall-china/https://onthewayaround.com/camp-great-wall-china/Ultimate guide to camping on the Great Wall of China. Everything you need to know, such as transportation to/from Beijing, hiking routes, and where to camp.Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:41:55 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/rakaposhi-base-camp-hiking-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/rakaposhi-base-camp-hiking-guide/Everything you need to know about hiking to Rakaposhi Base Camp in a day. It's of the best hikes to do while backpacking in Pakistan.Sat, 24 Aug 2019 13:09:15 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/khunjerab-pass-border-crossing-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/khunjerab-pass-border-crossing-guide/Travelling overland from Pakistan to China, or vice versa? Here's everything you need to know about using the Khunjerab Pass border crossing.Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:37:54 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-little-pamir-road/https://onthewayaround.com/afghanistan-little-pamir-road/Some info on the roadworks occuring in Afghanistan's Little Pamir. A possible road connection between Afghanistan and China?Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:30:16 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/osh-khujand-border-crossing-guide/https://onthewayaround.com/osh-khujand-border-crossing-guide/Detailed guide on travelling from Osh to Khujand via the Kyrgyzstan/Tajiksitan border crossing at Batken and Isfara based on my personal experience.Sat, 20 Jul 2019 15:37:46 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/everest-base-camp-trek-difficulty/https://onthewayaround.com/everest-base-camp-trek-difficulty/Want to know how difficult trekking to Everest Base Camp is? Find out how to be well prepared for this long high-altitude trek based on my experience!Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:45:34 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/pakistan-tourist-visa-ottawa/https://onthewayaround.com/pakistan-tourist-visa-ottawa/Planning on applying for a Pakistan Tourist Visa in Ottawa? Here's all the info you'll need about getting an LOI and applying for the visa!Thu, 21 Mar 2019 02:41:07 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/hike-longji-terraces/https://onthewayaround.com/hike-longji-terraces/Everything you need to know about hiking at the Longji Rice Terraces, some of the finest in all of China. Learn how to get there and where to hike.Sat, 09 Mar 2019 18:59:16 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/visiting-tibet-without-tour/https://onthewayaround.com/visiting-tibet-without-tour/Want to visit Tibet without paying for an expensive and restrictive tour? Here's how I travelled to Tibet independently, and how you can too!Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:42:55 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/must-visit-places-china/https://onthewayaround.com/must-visit-places-china/Planning a trip to China and looking for some destination inspiration? You’ve come to the right place! This post contains my top 7 places to visit in China.Tue, 08 Jan 2019 01:52:31 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/beijing-ulaanbaatar-budget/https://onthewayaround.com/beijing-ulaanbaatar-budget/How to get from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar (or vice-versa) on a budget. Avoid paying for the expensive direct train and take the more adventerous option!Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:29:39 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/three-days-in-lhasa-tibet/https://onthewayaround.com/three-days-in-lhasa-tibet/I spent three days visiting the capital of Tibet, and saw some incredible things. This post contains photos from my time in Lhasa.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 22:26:39 GMT https://onthewayaround.com/trekking-to-everest-base-camp/https://onthewayaround.com/trekking-to-everest-base-camp/Trekking to Everest Base Camp was one of the things I looked forward to most when I left for 4 months in Asia. And what an adventure it was.Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:35:03 GMT