Philippines
I swam with whale sharks without knowing how to swim, Philippines
Cake in Cebu, whale sharks in Oslob, a motorbike crash and a waterfall shower in Siquijor. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
Travel stories
South Korea
30 dollars in my pocket in South Korea, selling bracelets in Hongdae
I arrived in Korea with 250 dollars, and after paying a month at the hostel I had 30 left. Noodles, eggs, 100 bracelets from AliExpress and the streets of Hongdae. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
North Macedonia
New Year in North Macedonia, Skopje and Ohrid
I always had prejudices about the Balkans. The day after I got back from Thailand, Metehan and I flew to Macedonia. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
Türkiye
Türkiye, the cities I have been to and the food I love
I haven't seen that much of my own country, but I love its food. City by city what to eat if you come to Türkiye, the side of Istanbul I love and what you need to know.
Vietnam
Broke in Vietnam, a family took me in in Da Lat
My money was locked in my account and I landed in Ho Chi Minh City broke. I volunteered at King Kong Hostel in Da Lat, we went to help after the floods, then Hue and Hanoi. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
Georgia
A year in Batumi, then a completely different Tbilisi
In Georgia I lived in Batumi for a year, then moved to Tbilisi. What I saw in Batumi, how Tbilisi is different, and what you need to know before you go.
Japan
5 days in Japan, 30,000 steps in Tokyo
After coming back from Georgia, Metehan and I suddenly bought tickets to Japan. A drone, kimonos, wooden sandals and the best sushi of my life. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
Cambodia
An old 100 dollar bill in Cambodia, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
The old 100 dollar bill I handed over for my visa surprised everyone. Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and what you need to know before going to Cambodia.
Kazakhstan
University years in Kazakhstan, the me before I became a traveler
In 2018 I went to Kazakhstan to study at university. Prep year in Kentau, school in Turkistan, staying in Kazakhstan during Covid and what you need to know before you go.
Kyrgyzstan
A year in Kyrgyzstan, hostels and bungee jumping
I spent a year studying in Kyrgyzstan on a university exchange program. It became the place where I thought, this is where I'm supposed to be. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and what you need to know before you go
In Malaysia I was only in Kuala Lumpur. Visa, the MDAC arrival card, getting around and places to see are all in this post.
Uzbekistan
Hitchhiking in Uzbekistan, Karakalpaks and a night at the border
Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. We got picked up by Karakalpaks coming back from a fight, and on the way back we spent the night at the Kazakh border. What you need to know before you go is at the end.
Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand and what you need to know before you go
In Thailand I was only in Bangkok. The TDAC arrival card, ATM fees, getting around and places to see are all in this post.