Afghanistan, in my mind, is one of the most fascinating countries that there is. Not for its cuisine, neither for its nature, aesthetics or prospects; its people are not as hospitable and friendly either, as some travellers would argue. What is so fascinating about it, however, is country’s unique perspective and unusual societal structure. The

Sexually deprived men are abundant in this world. Moreover, one could characterise most societies as sexually imbalanced and uneducated; and even those that are more advanced are full of sexually deprived men. In underdeveloped societies, typically, women seem unaware of their sexual deprivation, while men are acutely cognizant of their sexual needs. Sex is an

Why is it always such a big deal when people meet female travellers? Anywhere I go number one question people ask whether I am not afraid. Afterwards, they follow up their question with a deeply thought through statement: ”It is dangerous for a woman to travel alone”. This statement is so genius that it always

Not every day one meets a person who travels without money and looks for a place to stay amongst strangers. When people get to talk to me their amazed minds produce all types of different questions. The question of food and a place to stay are two primary topics that puzzle people the most. Since

What makes travelling so appealing? For centuries storytelling has been one of the fundamental ways of human expression.  Fathers passed their wisdom to their sons in a form of stories; mothers taught daughters their craft also in a form of stories. From generation to generation we have passed on our traditions and the way of

Be Grateful They say just be grateful for what you have got, For the person you are, for good health and whatnot.  For the bright shining star that is over your head, For the roof up above you, for the salt and the bread. Evermore thank your parents for giving you life, And then all

When I was a little girl the idea of not hitchhiking was never imposed upon me intensely. I knew it was something I must not do and that it was dangerous for me. But this knowledge was almost instinctive. It was a generally accepted reality in the society, and was never questioned, or thought about

Whenever people ask me about any ‘bad’, or ‘sketchy’ experiences I have had on my journey, I never have a satisfying, in my perception, answer. This story of a man wishing to kidnap me is the only one that only mildly qualifies as such, in my estimation. A Conversation I had During One Evening This

The idea of a person travelling without money has bewildered just about everyone I have met on my journey. – I don’t believe you, you are lying! – exclaimed a young Polish journalist I have encountered on my way from Poland to Kaliningrad. From his childlike baffled facial expression I understood that he was not

Visiting a new country can be a rather exciting and refreshing experience. Be it a vacation for a few weeks, or a longer trip around a particular region in the world. We usually associate travelling with new experiences, new acquaintances and freedom. But they say that the world is a dangerous place (it must be