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Stories from our travellers

Real experiences from our community.

“I didn’t really know what to expect from Kyrgyzstan but it turned out to be one of the best trips I’ve ever done. The mix of hiking, long drives and just sitting around in yurts drinking tea was perfect. What stood out to me was the immense landscapes and the normalisation of them after not long. It was a tiring trip with lots of logistics to think about, but one that was worth is and I wouldn't have done it any differently.”

Isaac London, UK, Kyrgyzstan

“What I loved most was how varied it all was. One day you’re hiking through alpine valleys, the next you’re swimming in Issyk-Kul or bouncing along a dirt track to Kel-Suu. It’s definitely a proper adventure with plenty of rough roads and random moments, but that’s what made it so fun. The route itself made sense, it always felt like we were heading somewhere new rather than just ticking places off.”

Felix Exeter, UK, Kyrgyzstan

“The Hà Giang Loop was the highlight of my whole trip. The group we formed was amazing - I made friends for life in that group and it changed the trajectory of my whole trip, then travelling together across Asia. The scenery was stunning. We stopped and swam in waterfalls and went to local villages. I also loved sharing our meals with our easy-riders in local cafes, hearing about their lives. I will always remember the evenings chanting Vietnamese songs.”

Mehranguiz London, UK, Vietnam

“Hanoi is a bit overwhelming at first. The motorbike traffic and narrow alleyways can feel a bit much at first but this city grows on you in the space of 24 hours. You start noticing small coffee shops, bakeries and local hang out spots that make you truly understand the Vietnamese culture and you embrace the chaos”

Rebecca Dublin, Ireland, Vietnam

“I don't think I'd ever seen such beautiful desert landscapes before. Namibia's scale is impressive and the vastness of dunes, plateaus and skies was just flabbergasting. A true dream for any photographer.”

Edoardo Milan, Italy, Namibia

“The drives are very long and tiring, but you get into the rhythm of them after a while and just spend hours staring at the vast emptiness out of the window. If you don't like a road trip, this may not be for you.”