Country Guides
COUNTRY GUIDES • HOW TO GET ABOUT • WHEN TO GO • WHERE TO VISIT
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"To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries."
- Aldous Huxley
In this modern world, we all think we know about countries we have never been to. In some regards, it is possible, but to truly know and understand a country, its people and its culture, you have to visit it.
The more you travel, explore and get to know a country, the more it will change your perspective on everything you thought you knew.
Don't become someone who says they've visited so many countries simply by walking out of the airport. Only count it once you have walked the streets as a local.
What to Expect
Below you'll discover our in-depth country guides.
Due to the sheer volume of information and ever-changing world order, these country guides take a lot of time and effort to create. Hence, we haven't got around to writing about every country we feel we know.
In newer style country guides, we delve into everything you should know to aid your trip from the start.
We've included information on visas, insurance, budgets, the best places to visit, the food and the transport. Although my favourite has to be my take on how to say simple words or phrases in the local language - Yeah, I'm sorry!
Check out our latest and greatest country guides, or use the search bar to narrow in on where it is you want to know about.
Country Guides as we see them
Here is where you'll find our mega country guides. Buckle up, you're in for the long haul.
Backpacking Sri Lanka in 2026 – A Travel Guide
Hanging out the Kandy to Ella train is a once in a lifetime experience.
Backpacking Indonesia in 2026 – A Travel Guide
Explore the ricefields and violent volcanos between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Backpacking Malaysia in 2026 – A Travel Guide
Unlike Asia’s other backpacking routes, you’ll still discover authenticity.
Backpacking Morocco in 2026 – A Travel Guide
The dusty dunes to the vibrant walled medinas… It can only be Morocco
Discover more Destination Blogs
If you couldn't find the information you were looking for, it might be worth checking out the city guides. Just because we haven't written a country guide doesn't mean we haven't written a city guide for a couple of places within the country.
If you're lucky, we might even have a tale from the road story for you, such as California's Route 1 or Helicopter in Hawaii.
The Big Four
If the country you're looking to visit wasn't there, we are sorry, we will, one day, get around to it.
Until then, if you want to learn a few tricks of the trade that might make your next adventure a bit easier, check out our Big Four. Everything you need is there.
If it isn't, and you have any questions, send us a message on Instagram. We've got your back.
