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Travelling by Train in China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

A few anecdotes of a month of travelling by train around China. From high speed trains to slow sleepers.

Posted bythattravelstoryAugust 16, 2026August 25, 2026Posted inGeneral1 Comment on Travelling by Train in China: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Rediscovering Switzerland

A story about spending time in my homecountry with friends from abroad.

Posted bythattravelstoryJuly 19, 2026July 17, 2026Posted inGeneralTags:Adventures, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, travel4 Comments on Rediscovering Switzerland

Horsemen, Students, Nomads, Dreamers and Adventurers

A story about Mongolia’s incredibly ressilient people. Mongolia is often described through its landscapes. Endless steppes, the Gobi Desert, frozen lakes, mountains and taiga forests dominate photographs and travel stories alike. Yet when I think about Mongolia, it is not the scenery that comes to mind first.

Posted bythattravelstoryJune 14, 2026June 6, 2026Posted inGeneral2 Comments on Horsemen, Students, Nomads, Dreamers and Adventurers

How I afford to travel so much

An essay on the question I get asked the most. The short answer? Travel is a priority for me, and my lifestyle choices reflect that. The longer answer is a mix of where I’m from, how I live day to day, and how I choose to travel.

Posted bythattravelstoryJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026Posted inGeneralTags:adventure, budget, budget-travel, travel, travel-tipsLeave a comment on How I afford to travel so much

Couch surfing in Ninh Binh

A story about my first proper couchsurfing experience, many delicious meals and interesting murals in Vietnam‘s picturesque countryside.

Posted bythattravelstoryNovember 22, 2025November 22, 2025Posted inGeneralLeave a comment on Couch surfing in Ninh Binh

Places around the world that pass as Switzerland (confirmed by a Swiss)

A list of places that you can visit to experience the Swiss mountain vibes without breaking the bank.

Posted bythattravelstoryOctober 19, 2025October 25, 2025Posted inGeneralTags:travelLeave a comment on Places around the world that pass as Switzerland (confirmed by a Swiss)

A road trip through Central Mongolia (Pt. 1)

A story about an impromptu road trip through central Mongolia. Complete with wild camping, wild roads, wildlife and getting lost in translation.

Posted bythattravelstoryAugust 3, 2025March 18, 2026Posted inGeneralTags:Asia, hiking, Mongolia, nature, travel4 Comments on A road trip through Central Mongolia (Pt. 1)

A taste of Almaty

A story about Almaty’s thriving restaurant scene.

Posted bythattravelstoryJune 29, 2025Posted inGeneralTags:Asia, City Break, Culture, Destination Guide, Food, Kazakhstan, travelLeave a comment on A taste of Almaty

Moalboal to Malapascua

A story about crossing Cebu Island with various modes of transportation.

Posted bythattravelstoryJune 1, 2025June 2, 2025Posted inAsia, General, PhilippinesTags:adventure, Adventures, Asia, bus, Culture, Destination Guide, Europe, Food, travelLeave a comment on Moalboal to Malapascua

The power of music

A short story about trips down memory lane facilitated by music, and a quick glance at my diverse Spotify playlist.

Posted bythattravelstoryMay 4, 2025Posted inGeneralTags:About me, art, Culture, life, Music, travelLeave a comment on The power of music

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