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Overland Journal Day 11-16: Bosnia and Herzegovina & Montenegro
We drove 3240 kilometers in total. After Croatia, we made our way to Sarajevo. What a beautiful and impressive city. I mistakenly assumed that I would see mostly concrete Soviet apartment buildings. How I was wrong. Instead, we walked through narrow alleys in the historic, Ottomon city center. We learned a lot about the war in the ‘90s and the divisions that still exist in the country. Our…
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Overland Journal Day 1-10: Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovenia & Croatia
Ten days ago we departed from our rainy hometown, Utrecht in the Netherlands. So far we have driven 2243 kilometers. Via the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Slovenia we currently find ourselves in Croatia. And most importantly: we also found the sun here! What did we see and do during the trip until now? Read all about our first ten days here. Germany: Autobahn and Neuschwanstein Castle On our…
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The Start Of Our Adventure
We finally hit the road: we’re 4 days, 1400 kilometers and 4 countries in. We crossed The Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Slovenia. In this blog you read more about the highs and lows and the life lessons we learned so far. Ultimate freedom We were so busy preparing for the trip the last few weeks that we didn’t really have time to think about what we were going…
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Kyrgyzstan 2-Week Itinerary: Epic Self Drive With Rooftop Tent
I fell utterly, hopelessly, and completely in love with Kyrgyzstan. This remarkable country captured my heart and imagination in ways I never expected. The call of an unknown adventure echoed in my soul, and in the summer of 2023, I finally answered. I booked my plane ticket to Kyrgyzstan. Joined by my boyfriend, we embarked on a two-week journey through jaw-dropping, rugged landscapes in a 4×4 car with…
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Kyrgyzstan Travel: Everything You Need To Know
Kyrgyzstan. The land of nomads, yurts, eagles, horses, yaks, mountains and vast steppes. The land of rugged nature and authentic hospitality. A place where nature commands respect with its grandeur. A place made for adventure – you can’t escape it. There is only one certainty about a trip to Kyrgyzstan: you won’t regret it. In this blog I tell you everything you need to know about traveling to…