Finding the perfect sleeping bag for high-altitude camping, mountaineering, and multi-day trekking is never an easy task. With so many brands on the market offering seemingly identical specs, the choice can be completely overwhelming. Before setting off for a demanding Himalayan adventure on the Annapurna… Read More »Rab Alpine 800 Down Sleeping Bag: The Ultimate Kit Review
Is it possible to mix hostelling, city sightseeing and alpine hiking into one budget-friendly European trip? That was the question I wanted to answer when planning an 8-day interrailing route through Munich, Mayrhofen and Vienna with my housemate, Shaun. Even though we had both visited… Read More »Mayrhofen Austria Guide: Hiking, Hostels and Interrailing in Tyrol
Is it possible to mix hostelling, city sightseeing and hiking into one affordable European trip? That was the question I wanted to answer when planning an 8-day interrailing adventure through Munich, Mayrhofen and Vienna with my housemate, Shaun. Even though we had both visited Munich… Read More »Munich Wombats Hostel Review & 2-Day Munich Itinerary
After conquering Thorong La Pass at a mighty altitude of 5,416m, the Annapurna Circuit still has one final chapter left. The next four days complete the journey from Muktinath to Tatopani, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Pokhara and finally back to Kathmandu, bringing the trek to a… Read More »Poon Hill Sunrise Hike: Ghorepani to Pokhara on the Annapurna Circuit
As much as I love my job, I love travelling more! And I hope you can relate to the desire to travel more and explore as much as possible. Most of us face the constraints of a limited annual leave provided by employers. But there… Read More »How to Maximise Travel in 2025
Nepal is famously home to the mighty Himalayas, offering endless opportunities for high-altitude adventure. But if you are looking for one of the world’s truly great hikes, the Annapurna Circuit in central Nepal takes you on an unforgettable journey over two weeks. The ultimate Annapurna… Read More »Annapurna Circuit Guide: Epic 15-Day Itinerary, Cost & Stats
So, you’ve decided to join the world of backpacking and want to travel in a more minimalist, organised and hostel-friendly way. The big question is simple: what do you actually need to pack for staying in a hostel? This hostelling packing list is built from… Read More »Hostelling Packing List: What to Pack for Hostel Travel
