Northern Asia

A massive area of land that is largely undiscovered by tourists, Northern Asia offers travellers countless opportunities for trekking, exploring history and tasting strange foods. In many parts of this vast land, nomads still wander from place to place, much like us digital nomads, but in a much simpler and more pure form.

North Asia Travel

hiking in south korea 3 trails you won't want to miss

Hiking in South Korea: 3 Epic Trails You Won’t Want to Miss!

When backpacking in South Korea earlier this year we imagined that we would be hopping from big city to big city, but we soon discovered that the best parts of South Korea are actually in the great outdoors. Hiking is a favourite pastime for South Koreans, and many flock to the country’s perfectly maintained trails ...
Exploring the Weird Side of Korea

Exploring the Weird Side of Korea: 5 Awesome Off-Beat Places Around Seoul

The following article was written by: Chris Backe of One Weird Globe. Read more about Chris in the Author’s Bio below! 2015 brings plenty of fresh opportunities to see the world – and naturally, traveling will be part of my life for a long time to come. Looking forward also means looking back at some of ...
The Mongolian Ger – All You Need to Know

The Mongolian Ger – All You Need to Know (With Video)

One of the most interesting parts about traveling Mongolia is the fact that the people living there are nomadic and the land is all Crown owned! Locals (and travellers) can spend the night, or live, wherever they want, for free. The country of Mongolia is basically one big campground. The local people live in homes called ...
backpackers guide to a gobi desert tour in mongolia

The Gobi Desert: A Travel Guide to The Mongolian Desert

There are plenty of mixed reviews coming out of the Gobi Desert and for good reason. Due to the vast expanses of this land, there is an exhausting amount of driving involved in this Mongolian desert tour, which leaves little time to see the actual sites.  You’ll spend an average of 8 hours per day ...
guide to independent trekking in mongolia

A Guide to Independent Trekking in Mongolia

Mongolia is the world’s largest campsite and to come here without doing some sort of trek, would mean missing out on much of the nation’s connection with nature. Mongolians have lived as nomads for thousands of years and they are very proud of their nomadic way of life. Although they may think you’re crazy if you’re ...
guide to backpacking mongolia

Traveling Mongolia: The Ultimate Backpacking Guide

In this Mongolia travel guide, you will learn everything you need to know about traveling Mongolia on a budget, including things that you’ll never find in your guide book. Jump To: Must-see Places | Must-Have Experiences | Off The Beaten Path | Pros | Cons | Transport | Visas | Health | Weather | MORE ...