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Leg 1, the expedition

Six stops. Zero crowds.

Japan

Japan

Trains that apologize for being 20 seconds early, and konbini food that shames most restaurants.

Morocco

Morocco

Medinas, mint tea, and the fine art of the polite no.

Iceland

Iceland

Lava fields, hot pools, and petrol station hot dogs of legend.

Peru

Peru

The Andes, ceviche at 11am sharp, and altitude that humbles everyone.

Vietnam

Vietnam

Pho for breakfast and a scooter ballet you learn to walk through.

Namibia

Namibia

Dunes the color of rust and roads with more oryx than cars.

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Leg 2, the briefing

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Visa rules, local laws, scams, vaccines and safety, sorted by country and written in plain language. Pick a question to see how it gets answered.

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Leg 3, the field kit

Plan it properly.

Where should you go next? Answer a few questions about budget, season and travel style, and get a shortlist of countries that actually fit you. Start the quiz Compare Countries Two destinations side by side: cost, weather, safety and food. Can I...? Local rules answered before they become airport problems. Scam Alerts Country by country, so nothing catches you out. Road Trips Routes worth driving, with the stops that matter marked. Vaccines What you need and what is recommended, per country. Flight Search Find routes and fares, including the creative connections.

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