The long way round,
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Field notes, route guides and honest essays from travellers crossing continents — by train, boat, bus and the occasional flight.
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Planning a Year Around the World: The Honest Guide
Budgets, routes, visas, vaccines and the small choices that make a 12-month trip feel effortless rather than chaotic.
12 January 2026 · 9 min
Round-the-World Tickets vs One-Way Hopping: What Actually Saves Money
The classic RTW fare is not dead, but it is rarely the cheapest option anymore. Here is how to choose.
22 January 2026 · 7 min
Packing for Every Climate in a Single Carry-On
From Icelandic wind to Bornean humidity, one 40-litre bag really is enough. Here is the system that works.
3 February 2026 · 6 min
Southeast Asia Overland: Bangkok to Bali Without Flying
Trains, buses, slow boats and ferries through five countries — the route, the timings, and what to skip.
18 February 2026 · 10 min
