Three and a half years of travel have finally ended. What do I have to show for it?
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Hitchhiking adventures: Belgium to Germany
My first time hitchhiking from Antwerp to Amsterdam was a real learning experience — and the start of a grand adventure
Arrested by the Azerbaijan army at Zaqatala
That time I was arrested by the Azerbaijan army while trekking near the Russian border
Reunited in Dali and Lijiang
After Jianshui I prepared to travel to the cities of Dali and Lijiang, but an auspicious meeting showed China's power to surprise
Bako National Park: Seeing Proboscis monkeys
I traveled to Bako National Park in the hope of seeing the bizarre Proboscis monkey in the wild. I saw these and a whole lot more
Jianshui: The pitfalls of authenticity
Travelers often search for authenticity, but what exactly does that mean? I pondered this question while visiting Jianshui
Kathmandu: One day in an eternal city
My experience in Kathmandu showed me the dangers of judging a place based on first impressions
Annapurna Base Camp: ABC to Ghandruk
The final chapter of my trek in Nepal awaited — the legendary Annapurna Base Camp. After viewing this beautiful panorama, I went to Ghandruk, where one event put everything in context
Annapurna Base Camp: Ghorepani to Machapuchare Base Camp
A once in a lifetime opportunity beckoned — the chance to walk into the icy heart of the Annapurna Massif. But would I have the stamina to get there?
Annapurna Circuit: Larjung to Ghorepani
The final stretch of the Annapurna Circuit took me from Larjung to Ghorepani, where I considered quitting the trek entirely
Annapurna Circuit: Kagbeni to Larjung
From Kagbeni I trekked south to Larjung, as the Annapurna Circuit threw more surprises my way