Special packing list for the Philippines (terrain + activities)
Last updated: October 2026 — safety guidance for snorkeling, jungle trekking, mountain hiking, volcanoes, waterfalls, and wildlife activities has been […]
PRACTICAL FIELD GUIDE & LOGISTICS
Practical field knowledge for overland, geography-first, and expedition-style travel, including mobility, logistics, borders, permits, navigation, safety, resupply, shelter, vehicle systems, and real route planning.
Trekking in Tianshan – how to prepare and what gear do you need
Last updated: October 2026 — access conditions for several Xinjiang trekking routes, border-area procedures, altitude-safety guidance, water treatment and selected
Trekking in the Taklamakan Desert — essential gear
Last updated: October 2026 — desert conditions, road infrastructure, hydration and heat-safety guidance, and expedition history have been updated. The
Travel regulations for foreigners in Xinjiang
Update note — September 2026: This article was originally based partly on our personal experience in Xinjiang in 2019. I
Transportation in China- how to move around one of the largest countries in the world
Last updated: September 2026 — train-ticket purchase methods, access restrictions, transport prices, and several practical details have been revised and