Central Asia roads and borders
We are driving our motorbike in Central Asia and are often asked about the road conditions and border crossings. Here is an overview of…
Mongolia Visa – how to get a Mongolian visa
We called the Mongolian Embassy in Almaty and asked what was needed in order to get a Mongolian visa. In our case, we had…
Cemeteries from around the world
Even though we are not quite bewitched by cemeteries, it is not rare for us to go out of our way to visit a…
Practical info about Kyrgyzstan – with or without your own vehicle
This is our quick guide with some insights and information with practical info about Kyrgyzstan – with or without your own vehicle. We hope…
Cuba Visa – how to get a Cuban visa
If you are planning to visit Cuba independently, i.e. without having an agency organising everything for you, you may want to know how to…
Discover the beauty of the Valley of Viñales in Cuba (video)
Eli, Freek and Daan are three friends who came to to the Valley of Viñales in Cuba with the purpose of climbing. With them,…
Quiz: How much do you know about Cuba?
Cuba is an archipelago with more than 4,000 islands and keys in the Caribbean sea. When Christopher Columbus arrived on the island in 1492 he…
Kyrgyzstan from above – drone photography
Travelling with a drone gives us the unique opportunity of shooting photos from a spectacular perspective that no camera would ever allow. This is…
What you need to know before you go to Cuba
This is our quick guide with some insights and information with what you need to know before you go to Cuba. We hope this…
9 Reasons to visit Cuba now
Ever since we arrived in Cuba, we haven’t been often online. This is because Cuba’s internet connection is quite challenging. It exists, it is…
25 reasons to visit Kyrgyzstan
After spending two months in Kyrgyzstan, we have found out that the country has much more to offer than the majority of us know….
Best travel destinations in 2019 – diariesof’s choices
If your New Year’s resolutions include more travels, and if you are out of ideas, think no more! Check our choices for 2019. In…
Slideshow at the Rotondes: Kyrgyzstan
diariesof first multimedia presentation took place on the 11th December at the Rotondes! The doors opened at 18h30, and despite the heavy traffic in…
Discover the beauty of Kyrgyzstan (video)
In this video, we have put together some of the best experiences we had while riding our motorcycle around Kyrgyzstan! In issue number #9…
The World Nomad Games – Kyrgyzstan (video)
In terms of popularity not comparable to the Olympic Games or the World Cup, yet the third edition of the World Nomad Games –…
The most beautiful landscapes of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous oasis in the desert steppes of Central Asia, enclosed by the celestial Tien-Shan mountain ranges, with countless glaciers and lakes,…
How to make laghman at home
(a Kyrgyz laghman recipe)
This is the recipe for one of the most cooked dishes in Kyrgyzstan. It is called Laghman, it is a dish of hand-made noodles…
Kyrgyzstan: Things to know
before you go
We drew a route from Portugal to Japan, and were happy to find out that Kyrgyzstan would be on our way. Because we are…
How to build a yurt – yurt life in Kyrgyzstan
In this article, we will explain how to build a yurt and will explain about yurt life in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz head to the…
What is the food like in Kyrgyzstan?
We have to admit that food in Kyrgyzstan wasn’t love at the first bite. The majority of restaurants were quite simple and offered limited…
