I need a guarantee!
“If I were to do this. If I even could do it. I need a guarantee! How do I know you can deliver?” “You don’t. But I can. So, do you want to take a leap of faith, or become an old man filled with regret, waiting to die?
Burn the boats
Weekend reflections from Kuwait & Bahrain. Third time here, but this one was different — the theme was catching up with local friends. Arguably the best perk of being part of this Wander Fam. We talked about those moments in life when you know it’s time for a change — a
The Hack is together
In this age of dopamine addiction, endless doomscrolling on social media and the hard quest of finding purpose, friendships are the ultimate biohack. We all have our struggle. I learned, that the best way to solve mine, was to help others with theirs. If you want to find happiness, try
Syriously
Syria is an Expedition you can never go wrong with. * Jaw-dropping itinerary full of History. From Damascus, to Aleppo's Bazaar & Citadel, ancient Palmyra, Bosra's amphitheater, crusader's haven in Krak, the norias of Hama. The list is endless. It's our Expedition with
Central America III in Easter 2026
Our third and last bomb for Malta: Every Country Twice. Central America III Expedition in Easter 2026. Two of our best travel families have come out of the first two editions of this epic itinerary, so this is a failsafe guarantee for a fun group. Cover all the Central American
US Travel Ban: What does it mean?
Donald Trump needs a headline every day, and yesterday it was the announcement of the new official lists for Full Travel Ban (12 countries) and Partial Travel Ban (7 countries). 1. If you are a US citizen: this might continue to hinder the power of your passport. You are currently
2026 Unicorn 🦄 : APPLY NOW
December 2023. One of the toughest months of my life. Returning home from the hardest Expedition we've ever had, I'm checked in the Hospital with very high fever. It's Malaria. Mental exhaustion, physical toll, and personal life sacrifices because of it. Over 2 years
Welcome Home
You. You want to explore adventurous destinations, but you're not sure if an operator is trustworthy or reliable. Who is behind the brand? What do they stand for other than a price and itinerary? You secretly prefer to travel in groups, but most group trips you've
BLACKOUT
12.30pm today. My whole country blacked out. No power, no internet. At first I thought my power went out. 10min in, we realized the whole building had the same issue. 15min in, we walked out to a street full of neighbors with the same problem. Maybe it’s local?
Best Summer Festivals
Spoiler: it's not fucking Tomorrowland. Traditional Festivals are an excellent way to visit a destination and squeeze the most juice from its culture. Usually, they land in weird dates around the year, and you can't make it out there. However, there are a few that take
Decisions Decisions
I woke up to a horrible email 48h ago: "North Korea has closed Rason". Tourism lasted... literally less than 2 weeks and the country was shut once again. If you've followed this newsletter for a while, you know I always speak of windows of opportunity. If
Himalayan Dream
Tibet is the abode of Himalayan Buddhism. The Potala Palace, the ancestral home of the Dalai Lama. Red & Gold monasteries above 4000m, yak butter candles, incense, monks chanting and colorful buddhist prayer flags flying in the wind. Kathmandu, the capital of the only country in the World that has