I bought the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 1 Tent about 3 years ago in preparation for my first bicycle tour. Since then, I’ve probably spent over 100 nights in it. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the tent. The main thing that drew me to this particular tent is the weight. At 2 pound …
Zachary Friedman
While planning my to Africa, I had a tough decision to make. Did I want to travel independently or join an overland tour? If you’re reading this, you’re probably facing the same dilemma. Many travelers choose to travel in an overland group tour when visiting Africa for the first time. Usually either because of fears …
When I travel, I love taking advantage of free stopover opportunities. It’s a great way to see part of the world I otherwise wouldn’t get to see. Many airlines offer free stopovers in their home country. As an incentive for tourists, some countries waive visa requirements for stopover passengers. This is the case with China. …
Remotely located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei is known for its spectacular orange sand dunes and ancient clay pans. Looking out over the dunes, you feel like you’re on another planet. In this guide, I explain, step-by-step, how to visit Sossusvlei independently and on a budget. I’ll also outline all …
In this guide, I explain, step-by-step, how to travel between Belize City and Cancun overland by bus. This is an easy trip to make. The service is direct. There is no need to change buses along the way. Update: I made this trip a few years ago. I have heard that this route is no …
A visit to Hierve el Agua makes for an excellent day trip from Oaxaca City. The site features beautiful naturally occurring rock structures, a swimming pool, and stunning views of the surrounding hills. Several kilometers of hiking trails wind their way through the area. It’s also possible to camp. In this guide, I will explain, …
For many nationalities, obtaining a Russian visa is both time-consuming and expensive. I really wanted to visit but just couldn’t justify spending hundreds of dollars on a visa. I was going to change my plans until I learned about the visa-free program. This guide explains step-by-step, how to visit St. Petersburg visa-free for 72 hours …
Buying and riding a motorcycle the length of Vietnam has become a popular adventure for backpackers. I designed this step-by-step guide to help you plan your own ride through Vietnam. I will cover buying a bike, routes you can take, safety, costs, selling the bike, and more. I made the trip across Vietnam over the …
In this guide I will explain, step-by-step, how to travel from Kigali, Rwanda to Arusha or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by bus. The journey is pretty straightforward though it is long and exhausting. This service just recently started operating. Before, the only way to travel between Rwanda and Tanzania would be a series of buses …
This guide explains, step-by-step, how to travel from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo or Harare by train. This overnight ride is comfortable and easy to make. I highly recommend it if you have the opportunity. If you are traveling between Victoria Falls and Harare, you will have to stop in Bulawayo to change trains. There is …