Dunhuang Dunhuang was founded way back in 111 BC by Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty. It lies at the crossroads of two branches of the old Silk Road, and on the entrance to the Hexi corridor. Though you wouldn’t…
A Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Lanzhou
Lanzhou Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu province and about 3.5 million people call it home. It was a major stopping point on the Silk Road and is one of the main crossing points of the Yellow River. Lanzhou is…
A Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Xi’an
Xi’an Xi’an is a truly ancient city. It is more than 3,000 years old and, for more than 1,000 years of it’s history, it was the imperial capital of China. 13 different dynasties ruled from here, and in total 73 different…
Dachau: Where it all began
Dachau was a first in many ways. It was the first concentration camp opened in Germany. It was one of the first symbols of the true evil that was about to be propagated by the Nazis. It was one…
A peek inside Prague’s Sex Machines Museum
Prague’s Sex Machines Museum is located right near the Old Town Square in the center of town and is very much a touristy trap. But, it’s also very much at home in Prague, considering the city’s reputation for slightly quirky…
How to save for the trip of a lifetime
Big trips require some big planning and budgeting. Most of us don’t work jobs that afford us the income to just jet around the world whenever and for however long we want. Instead, we need to budget, we need to…
Lies that “travel lovers” tell
When I talk to people about travel, their response is almost universal: “I love it, I wish I could do more of it, but I can’t.” From there, there’s usually a litany of reasons about how/why they can’t travel, even…
Why you should visit Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is not the place most people would think of when asked to name one of their top travel destinations. It is a unique backpacking destination, yes, but if you asked anyone the appeal of the place, most people would…
When Travel turns serious – Neuengamme Concentration Camp
Travel isn’t all about fun and games for me. While I do believe in cutting loose and enjoying myself, as I had done a earlier in Hamburg, I don’t shy away from visiting those places or seeing those sites that…
The Delirium Cafe – Brussels
The Delirium Cafe is a renowned site amongst beer afficianados, famous not only for it’s location – in the Beer Mecca known as Belgium – but also for it’s distinguished taplist and, even more so, for it’s incredible bottle list,…