MadlerFrom my travels
Stories and tips from my trips that didn't make it into a guide.
The Ala-Kol pass: the best hike I did in Central Asia
A 3,900m pass, a turquoise glacier lake and snow all the way round. How the day works, the altitude and what to bring.
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The five-day horse trek in Kyrgyzstan: what to expect
The cold nights, the saddle soreness, the altitude and what to pack, from my own trek.
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Alipay for foreigners: how to set it up before you fly to China
How to get Alipay working with a foreign card before you land, and what it costs.
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Zhangjiajie vs Guilin: which should you choose?
Two very different landscapes, both on my China route. How to pick the one that suits your trip.
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Huacachina: one night in Peru's desert oasis
A tiny oasis town inside 100m sand dunes. Dune buggies, sandboarding, and why one night is plenty.
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Uzbekistan by train: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
Read the Uzbekistan guide nowGeorgia in 10 days: my route through the Caucasus
39 countries in: what changes when you travel this much
Bhutan: why it's next on my list
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