Via Transilvanica: Crossing Romania on Foot from Border to Border
I just completed the 1,400-kilometer solo thru-hike from Putna Monastery to the banks of the Danube River. Explore the most comprehensive guide with stages, elevation profiles, accommodations, and Google Maps pins across all 7 official regions.
My Long-Distance Thru-Hikes & Asia Routes
First-hand trail journals, ultralight gear setups, down-to-the-cent budgets, and step-by-step guides to walking across Europe or traveling independently through Asia.
Via Transilvanica: The Road That Unites
From Putna to Drobeta-Turnu Severin across the Carpathian Mountains, fortified Saxon villages, Székely lands, and wild bear forests. Complete guide broken down into all 7 regions.
Via Francigena: From Canterbury to Rome
Over three months walking from England, crossing France and the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps all the way to the Vatican. Pilgrim hostels, wild camping, and real expenses.
Independent Asia & Crossing Taiwan on Foot
From living in Taiwan and walking 200 km across the island to practical itinerary guides, visas, transport, and trekking across Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Discover Asia Like a Local
Hundreds of pages packed with itineraries, maps, transport, local food, and insider tips to build your independent trip:
Malaysia
Over 140 pages on Malaysia packed with practical tips and advice for an effortless trip.
Singapore
Over 50 pages on Singapore for travelers looking to uncover all its local secrets.
Taiwan
This 100+ page guide to Taiwan is everything you need to plan your adventure on the island.
Explore the Most Popular Guides & Posts
In-depth articles on Taiwan, Southeast Asia routes, and practical chronicles of walking across Europe:
Essential Tips for Traveling to Taiwan: Complete Guide
Public transport, EasyCard, 7-Eleven survival hacks, accommodation, daily budget, and everything you need to know before landing.
The 30 Best Hikes in Taiwan (Baiyue Peaks, Taroko & Taipei)
From 3,000+ meter summits (Yushan, Xueshan, Jiaming Lake) to scenic day hikes with transport tables, maps, and permit guides.
The Linguistic Map of Taiwan: What Languages Are Spoken?
A journey through the island’s languages: Taiwanese Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, and the indigenous Formosan languages.
History of Taiwan’s Flags, Sun Moon Lake & Taoyuan
From how to get from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei or visit Sun Moon Lake to the complete history of the island told through its flags.
From Canterbury to the Swiss Border on Foot: Stage 1 Guide
Starting at Km 0 outside Canterbury Cathedral, crossing the Channel by ferry, wild camping across northern France, and all 31 stages.
Crossing Switzerland on Foot on a Budget & Great St. Bernard
How to hike 10 days across Switzerland spending the bare minimum: supermarkets, parish hostels, pilgrim campsites, and the 2,473 m pass.
1,000+ km on Foot Across Italy: From Aosta Valley to Rome in 52 Days
Real budget down to the cent, stages across the Po Valley and Tuscany, pilgrim hospitality, and tips for reaching the Vatican.
All Travel Guides, Ultralight Gear & Real Trail Budgets
Explore the full archive of practical guides to travel longer for less, train for long-distance trails, and wild camp across Europe.
🗺️ Interactive Maps for Travelers
Don’t waste hours searching for scattered pins. Download and use my interactive maps featuring walking routes, trails, field-tested accommodations, and key waypoints ready to open on your phone.
Explore All My Maps →
Hi, I’m Rodrigo 🎒
Originally from Argentina, restless traveler, and long-distance thru-hiker. After exploring more than 40 countries, living in Spain, Australia, Egypt, Taiwan, and Latvia, and walking thousands of kilometers solo along trails like the Via Francigena and the Via Transilvanica, I created this space to share real, raw, and unfiltered travel experiences.
Here you’ll find the exact step-by-step guides, maps, and trail logistics I wish I had before taking the first step on every adventure.
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