backpacking

Camping in the USA - Rain, Racoons and a bit of Fire | HandZaround

Camping in the USA - Rain, Racoons and a bit of Fire | HandZaround

It's been raining 16 hours straight, without any break, and all our things were damp. We also discovered our tent had a little hole in the roof but after taping it with duct tape, we were relieved to see we were safe - at least for today we won't flood (...).

8 Tips About Long-Term Budget Travel in Asia | HandZaround

8 Tips About Long-Term Budget Travel in Asia | HandZaround

Many people ask us 'how do we do that?', how do we organise ourselves and what do we live for? The answer is quite complex and definitely not simple, but we decided to try and answer these questions nonetheless at the same time trying to inspire you with our tips about long-term budget travel through Asia.

Made in Cambodia: Behind The Scenes of Siem Reap's Tuk Tuk Bar

Made in Cambodia: Behind The Scenes of Siem Reap's Tuk Tuk Bar

'The young Cambodian lad noticed us and frantically looked for the exit from the inside of his tuk tuk. He found it at the back of the trailer and squished himself between two tightly parked bikes. Now he was running towards us waving his arms and screaming: 'MY FRIENDS! YOU CAME BACK! HELLO MY FRIENDS!' (...)'

Pakse to Don Det Island by bus and boat | HandZaround

Pakse to Don Det Island by bus and boat | HandZaround

The last part of our journey through Laos and its land of 4000 Islands was a perfect way to relax after all the long bus rides. Anyone who's looking to unplug for a bit should head to exactly that spot!

6 Months - 9 Countries - 33 Cities...

6 Months - 9 Countries - 33 Cities...

...19 Buses - 10 Flights - 7 Trains - 1 Road Trip !
We can't believe it's been 6 months on the road already... We decided to gather our favourite encounters and share them with you - we hope it will inspire you to get out there and see the world for yourself!

HandZaround published in The Rolling Home Journal

HandZaround published in The Rolling Home Journal

We are so excited to announce that we just scored our first print publication in 'The Rolling Home Journal'! 

Ethical Elephant Tour in Luang Prabang in Laos: The Mandalao Experience - Film And Photographs | HandZaround

Ethical Elephant Tour in Luang Prabang in Laos: The Mandalao Experience - Film And Photographs | HandZaround

We went to the jungle to hang out with the beautiful elephants from Mandalao - a conservation centre, which cares about its animals and is against riding or using force to control them. See our short film from that wonderful adventure.

Phonsavan to Paksan (Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Paksan - Pakse route) by bus | HandZaround

Phonsavan to Paksan (Luang Prabang - Phonsavan - Paksan - Pakse route) by bus | HandZaround

It didn't seem that many travellers stopped by in the Lao city of Paksan. We did and even though we spent there only one night, we got to listen to a heartbreaking story...

Before You Go on Phi Phi Island Tour ...

Before You Go on Phi Phi Island Tour ...

Read about our tour (and how we got tricked) to Phi Phi islands near Phuket in Thailand...we don't regret it though! See it for yourself - the views were stunning!

Train Journey From Kandy to Ella in Photographs

Train Journey From Kandy to Ella in Photographs

See our train ride through the heart of Sri Lanka - picturesque mountains, tea plantations, but also the journey on the train itself. 

Ideas Are Born From A Little Spark!

Ideas Are Born From A Little Spark!

Read about the travellers who inspire us and our adventures - there are some amazing people in this wide world!