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

KIZA Club

KIZA Club - one of the coolest places to watch the sun go down high above Nairobi
one of the coolest places to watch the sun go down high above Nairobi

Space Lounge Bar & Grill

Space Lounge Bar & Grill - listening to bumping African beats under the starshine of a clear night in Nairobi
listening to bumping African beats under the starshine of a clear night in Nairobi

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls - off season at the most touristic spot in Africa, only a little stream of water
off season at the most touristic spot in Africa, only a little stream of water

Wat Phakeng

Wat Phakeng - one of the last breathtaking sceneries on the road in Laos
one of the last breathtaking sceneries on the road in Laos

Australian Camp

Australian Camp - accessible peak near Pokhara with the best view on Annapurna
accessible peak near Pokhara with the best view on Annapurna

Goba (Swaziland > Mozambique)

Goba (Swaziland > Mozambique) - crossing my last border on the African continent on my big overland road trip
crossing my last border on the African continent on my big overland road trip

Fezouata

Fezouata - finding surprising fossils and other artefacts in a small souvenir store along the road
finding surprising fossils and other artefacts in a small souvenir store along the road

Masjid Sumur

Masjid Sumur - visiting the unique underground mosque near the water palace in Yogyakarta
visiting the unique underground mosque near the water palace in Yogyakarta

Inwa

Inwa - ancient capital of the Burmese empire with monasteries and pagodas
ancient capital of the Burmese empire with monasteries and pagodas

Gamba La Pass

Gamba La Pass - driving up to a viewpoint high above the Yamdrok Lake on 5.400m
driving up to a viewpoint high above the Yamdrok Lake on 5.400m

Instant Rave Wanderzirkus

Instant Rave Wanderzirkus - best rave on Tuesday nights in Switzerland!
best rave on Tuesday nights in Switzerland!

Peter and Paul Cathedral (Peterhof)

Peter and Paul Cathedral -
the first Russian Orthodox Church I have ever entered

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