A while ago, I hopped on a train and found myself in Mongolia. To me, there is not much more exotic and foreign than Mongolia. Mongolia, the land of Mongols, steppe, miniature horses, and children as young as 4 years old riding them. The land of fermented milk that is shared with foreigners and the […]
If you plan to visit Russia and see the biggest cities, you might consider traveling by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Although flying is an option, the train is fast, comfortable and brings you to the heart of the city. Read here what it is like to travel on the overnight sleeper trains from
The thing that makes travel so unique is to experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Sure, you want to go to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower. Of course, you do and I make it my own mission to see as much of the world as possible. But often, the travel adventures that stick with us and are
Although it has been a few years since I traveled overland to Tibet and Nepal, I think about Tibet on a regular basis. My experiences in Tibet are edged in my memory and they pop up at any random occasion. And I don’t mind at all. I jotted down my favorite memories and the things
Every time I tell someone I traveled by train from Russia to Nepal, eyes pop and jaws drop. I find myself repeating what an amazing experience traveling on the Trans Mongolian Railway is and everyone should experience it once. Many people have heard about the Trans Mongolian Railway and although it appeals to many travelers,
Do you know that feeling? You’re watching some TV and your favorite TV personality asks if you join her for a trip to Africa. Or Australia. Or the Amazon. You get sucked into a TV program, you’d normally not watch and before you know it, you are inspired that you too want to discover the
When I first told my parents I was planning a solo backpacking trip through South America, I was surprised by their reaction. They knew me well enough to not argue with me, but I could tell they were not happy. They asked: when are you going? How long are you going? Are you going aloonnneee…?
Recently I posted a picture on Probe around the Globe’s Instagram account of the Sphere within Sphere sculpture in Dublin. Before posting, I researched first. I knew this sculpture was made by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. I found a whole list of Sphere within Sphere locations around the world. This triggered me to search a
I never traveled to Delhi. I have never been to India as a whole. But I do have Crohn’s disease, which equals a weekly dose of the Delhi Belly. You can read more about it here. I have suffered my fair share of Montezuma’s Revenge. I am an expert in dealing with tummy turmoil. After
The below image is my personal favorite of the people of Tibet. I love how the tourist is walking in one direction and the old lady with the prayer wheel is approaching me. She’s looking at me curiously but is also frowning. Or that might be the wrinkles, what do you think? Travel to Tibet
Who doesn’t like Brad Pitt or at least appreciate his acting in one of the many movies he has made? For me, my all-time favorite is “Seven Years in Tibet”. Watching it on TV or on DVD, astonished me about such a world far far away. The history, nature, and the people of Tibet are truly
As you might have noticed when you’ve read my blog posts about the Trans Mongolian Railway, the day trip from Nice on the Train des Merveilles, and the best way to travel to Tibet, I have a thing for epic train journeys. There is something truly enchanting about the most scenic train rides in the world. Maybe
In 2007 I was looking at a map with all the train journeys lines out on it. Mesmerized I followed the lines from Europe to my intended destination: Nepal. At first, I thought to hop on a plane and fly to Kathmandu direct, but seeing I could follow the coloured lines on the earth and
Mongolia is the ultimate backdrop for an adventurous trip to discover its culture and nature. Do you look for a great venturesome holiday destination, but only have 2 weeks in Mongolia? I have a sample Mongolia itinerary and give you my top 10 things to do in Mongolia in 2 weeks. Read more: 21 Questions about
Have you planned your trip meticulously? But you still end up disappointed when you get to your dream destination? This can happen because the city is overcrowded or something bad has happened on the road or the place just doesn’t live up to your expectations. All these things can occur and your experience can be