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Embassies and visas

At first it felt like a logistics nightmare attempting to work out when and where is best to get visas, before we left or on the go? After researching the requirements for every country we thought we might visit, we […]

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Rosanna
Posted in Preparation, Round the world, VisasTagged china, russia, usa, vietnam, visas4 Comments

The Long Awaited Awesome Appointment

After a very anxious morning, and a wait of 12 days instead of the advised 3, we visited the US Embassy in Hanoi for our B1/B2 tourist visa interviews. The interview process was very fast. You’re not allowed to enter […]

Posted on November 15, 2017April 1, 2018 by Rosanna
Posted in News, Round the world, USA, Vietnam, VisasTagged usa, vietnam, visa6 Comments

The gateway to Indochina

The purpose of our visit to Kunming was to get our Vietnamese visa. Judging by the people we met in the hostel, this seems like a fairly typical reason to visit. Kunming is positioned in a convenient location to travel […]

Posted on November 11, 2017April 1, 2018 by Mischa
Posted in China, Round the world, VisasTagged china, food, hostel, lake, visa8 Comments

Travelling without flying

From March 2017 to March 2018 we backpacked around the world without catching a single aeroplane. This blog contains our experiences and stories, from surprises to delights, plus some tips on how we travelled flight-free.

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In the Beginning

  • London to LuxembourgLondon to LuxembourgMarch 31, 2017

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  • The Thousand Year CapitalThe Thousand Year CapitalSeptember 6, 2017
  • The Diamond Capitol of the WorldThe Diamond Capitol of the WorldApril 21, 2018
  • “We have a booking”“We have a booking”November 23, 2017

Recent Posts

  • Food for thought July 4, 2019
  • Travelling by Amtrak July 2, 2018
  • Answers on a postcard June 20, 2018
  • The most southernly northern city June 13, 2018
  • Mischa’s Belgian Waffle May 15, 2018
  • The Reunification Express May 6, 2018
  • The Diamond Capitol of the World April 21, 2018
  • Embassies and visas April 18, 2018
  • Crossing the Pond April 2, 2018
  • Home sweet home March 28, 2018

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