Welcome to my solo travel blog

Adrian Sameli is blogging about his inspiring journey around the world. He is an avid traveller and started this solo travel blog in 2015 as part of a sabbatical gap year. Since then, he has become a digital nomad and did pro bono consulting for impact-driven social enterprises in America, Africa and India.

Follow his epic trips, read his catchy stories and become part of this unique journey. Learn how to travel more mindfully, meet strangers, embrace foreign cultures and become an inspiring person yourself. The journey starts with you!

Explore all 197 countries I have visited:

after 3 years as a digital nomad, I have visited 101 countries and 1,000 stories to tell!

Inspiring postcards

sit hütte - dancing in full snowboard gear into the sunset behind the glowing mountains
dancing in full snowboard gear into the sunset behind the glowing mountains
Ho Chi Minh City - reaching Vietnam's largest city by overnight train from Nha Trang
reaching Vietnam's largest city by overnight train from Nha Trang
Mels - great location in Eastern Switzerland to quickly reach many major ski resorts
great location in Eastern Switzerland to quickly reach many major ski resorts
Vikingskipshuset Oslo - Museum to show the Viking traditions and ship burial of Norsemen on sea
Museum to show the Viking traditions and ship burial of Norsemen on sea
Sagain -
sleepy city south of Mandalay at the foot of a hill with Buddhist temples
Kungsholmen - western district of Stockholm, hosting the lovely red Stockholm City Hall
western district of Stockholm, hosting the lovely red Stockholm City Hall
Vasa Ship - the Swedish war ship that sank on its maiden voyage in the harbour
the Swedish war ship that sank on its maiden voyage in the harbour
Jaunpils Castle - lovely Hotel with a medieval pub and a fairytale forest garden
lovely Hotel with a medieval pub and a fairytale forest garden
Bungoma - visiting a rural tow to speak to solar sales agents and explore the city on a bike
visiting a rural tow to speak to solar sales agents and explore the city on a bike
Muang Pak Ou - my last ride on my motorcycle in Laos along the Mekong River
my last ride on my motorcycle in Laos along the Mekong River
Pasay - getting a free night at the hostel after a 6-hour flight delay into Manila
getting a free night at the hostel after a 6-hour flight delay into Manila
Crocker Art Museum - Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei together with others in one single exhibition!
Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei together with others in one single exhibition!