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

Olympia 1984

Olympia 1984 - built, used, abandoned, reclaimed by nature
built, used, abandoned, reclaimed by nature

Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa - ruined royal capital of the second ancient Kingdom of Sri Lanka
ruined royal capital of the second ancient Kingdom of Sri Lanka

Jurmala Resort

Jurmala Resort - the biggest resort city in the Baltic States!
the biggest beach resort city in the Baltic States!

Karosta Prison

Karosta Prison - abandoned Soviet naval base turned into a dark tourist attraction
abandoned Soviet naval base turned into a dark tourist attraction

Gyeongju

Gyoengyi -
the UNESCO protected epicentre of ancient history on the Korean peninsula

Palo Alto

Palo Alto - not really impressive, but utterly important township of the Silicon Valley
not really impressive, but utterly important township of the Silicon Valley

Wawel Royal Castle

Wawel Royal Castle - where all the great kings lived and died
where all the great kings lived and died

Alesund

Alesund - perfect place to have a break on the Hurtigrute towards the North Cape
perfect place to have a break on the Hurtigrute towards the North Cape

Hermetschloo Kantine

Hermetschloo Kantine - dancing on the rooftop high above Zurich, overlooking the city and mountains
dancing on the rooftop high above Zurich, overlooking the city and mountains

Sera Debating Court

Sera Debating Court - debating can be very spectacular at Buddhist monasteries
debating can be very spectacular at Buddhist monasteries

Phonsavan

Phonsavan - reaching the small provincial capital in time before sunset
reaching the small provincial capital in time before sunset

BRCK

BRCK - learning more about mobile internet and education solutions at the source
learning more about mobile internet and education solutions at the source

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