The Journal
Stories from the long way round.
Field notes, route guides and honest essays from travellers spending a year — or a lifetime — circling the world.
Planning a Year Around the World: The Honest Guide
Budgets, routes, visas, vaccines and the small choices that make a 12-month trip feel effortless rather than chaotic.
12 January 2026 · 9 min read
Round-the-World Tickets vs One-Way Hopping: What Actually Saves Money
The classic RTW fare is not dead, but it is rarely the cheapest option anymore. Here is how to choose.
22 January 2026 · 7 min
Packing for Every Climate in a Single Carry-On
From Icelandic wind to Bornean humidity, one 40-litre bag really is enough. Here is the system that works.
3 February 2026 · 6 min
Southeast Asia Overland: Bangkok to Bali Without Flying
Trains, buses, slow boats and ferries through five countries — the route, the timings, and what to skip.
18 February 2026 · 10 min
Patagonia on a Shoestring: Hiking the W Without Breaking the Bank
Torres del Paine has a reputation for being expensive. With the right timing and logistics, it does not have to be.
4 March 2026 · 8 min
Is the Japan Rail Pass Still Worth It in 2026?
After the 2023 price hike, the math changed. Here is when the JR Pass still pays off and when it does not.
19 March 2026 · 5 min
Solo Female Travel: Safety Without Paranoia
Practical habits that lower risk in any country, written by women who have travelled in most of them.
2 April 2026 · 7 min
Morocco by Rail and Grand Taxi: A Two-Week Loop
Tangier, Fes, the Sahara, Marrakech and the Atlantic coast — without renting a car.
21 April 2026 · 9 min
Money While Travelling: Cards, Cash and Avoiding Fees
The dull topic that quietly costs travellers hundreds of euros per trip. Fix it in an afternoon.
5 May 2026 · 6 min
Coming Home After a Long Trip (And Why It Is Harder Than Leaving)
Reverse culture shock is real. Here is how to land softly without losing what the road gave you.
26 May 2026 · 6 min
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