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The story of Billy Batman - an unusual grave in Kabul

"And Billy Batman, who made the best hash in the world, he dropped a loaded pistol in Kabul, shot himself in the balls, took some heroin and lay down to die."

April 15, 2024

How to catch a public bus in Ashgabat

Catching public transport in Ashgabat isn't all that hard, and it's definitely affordable. Here's our guide to how to do it yourself.

April 4, 2024

Catching a bus from Lilongwe to Lusaka (Malawi to Zambia)

A step by step guide to catching the bus between Lilongwe (the capital of Malawi) and Lusaka (the capital of Zambia).

March 22, 2024

Share Taxis from the Tanzania-Malawi border

A very unique share taxi market.

March 13, 2024

Where 4 countries meet: A step by step guide on visiting the Quadripoint

This ones for you geography nerds out there.

March 5, 2024

Finding Lenin in Almaty

Love finding those Soviet statues? And how much sweeter is it when it's in a secret location!

Feb. 18, 2024

What is the Polisario Front?

The term Polisario comes from “the popular front for the liberation of Sangue El-hamra and Rio del Oro”. The Sangue el Hamra and Rio del Oro are the two main regions of the Western Sahara area which are claimed by the Saharawi.

Feb. 15, 2024

Who are the Berbers?

While the majority of Amazigh peoples are now Muslim, they still maintain many cultural practices that are very different from that of the ‘Arabised’ peoples of North Africa. This is particularly evident in the style of clothing, celebrations, and of course their language.

Feb. 15, 2024

Latakia: Syria's Beach Town

If you like beach resorts, amazing bars, great restaurants with cheap seafood, and on top of this a scattering of historical sites then Latakia is definitely a place for you.

Jan. 4, 2024

Who are the Sumerians?

Sumerians appeared on the scene in southern Iraq around the year 5000 BC. There are several theories and origin stories about why they settled there, but most involve a great flood that moved them from far away.

Dec. 12, 2023

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