The Atrocious Gulags of Siberia
A few days ago we were in Spaask. Spaask is nowadays a memorial of what was once one of the deadliest labour camps (gulags)…
Russia Visa – how to get a Russian visa (2019)
As a tourist, there are two types of visas that one can apply to in order to visa Russia: tourist visa and transit visa….
The World Nomad Games – Kyrgyzstan
In terms of popularity not comparable to the Olympic Games or the World Cup, yet the third edition of the World Nomad Games has…
13 Fun facts about Cuba
For us, fun facts are all these things that we see in a specific country and we don’t see elsewhere. Things that are typical…
The most beautiful beaches in Cuba
After having spent two entire months in Cuba and having visited many places and many beaches, we have made a selection of what we…
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 –…
