0
Skip to Content
The Common Wanderer
Destinations
All Destinations
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
Blog
Responsible Travel
Shop
About
Home
The Common Wanderer
Destinations
All Destinations
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
Blog
Responsible Travel
Shop
About
Home
Folder: Destinations
Back
All Destinations
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
Blog
Responsible Travel
Shop
About
Home
Don Det: sunsets and chill in Laos
Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 2/5/16 Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 2/5/16

Don Det: sunsets and chill in Laos

Don Det: The place where there are no minutes, no hours; only days or weeks that blur together in a haze of tranquility, lazy days, and brilliant sunsets.

Read More
Morning alms in Luang Prabang: the respectful traveller's guide
Featured, Laos, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/15/16 Featured, Laos, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/15/16

Morning alms in Luang Prabang: the respectful traveller's guide

Thinking of heading to the morning alms in Luang Prabang? Check out our tips on how to participate in this beautiful ceremony respectfully

Read More
Where to Next? Nine destinations to visit in 2016
Inspiration, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/13/16 Inspiration, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/13/16

Where to Next? Nine destinations to visit in 2016

It’s a big world out there, we know; so many places to see and such little time. So where to next? To help you plan your next travels, here's our definitive list of nine destinations you must visit in 2016. 

Read More
Temples and Chill: Laos Photo Diary
Featured, Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/9/16 Featured, Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 1/9/16

Temples and Chill: Laos Photo Diary

Dense green jungle, cascading waterfalls, shining temples, a million monks, smiling locals and the best South East Asian colonial town; Luang Prabang. This is our photo diary of chilled Laos.

Read More
Evolving Vang Vieng: Hedonistic Party Town reformed?
Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 12/27/15 Laos, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 12/27/15

Evolving Vang Vieng: Hedonistic Party Town reformed?

Five years ago, Laos' Vang Vieng entertained a reputation as a hedonistic party town before the government stepped in. Has this former tourist party town really changed?

Read More
Our thoughts on leaving
Featured, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 12/2/15 Featured, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 12/2/15

Our thoughts on leaving

We were about to begin living ‘the dream’; travelling the world together, living our passion for writing and photography, exploring places we’ve been wanting to visit forever. But how did we actually feel about it!?

Read More
Serengeti Safari: Into the Wild Heart of Tanzania
Featured, Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/28/15 Featured, Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/28/15

Serengeti Safari: Into the Wild Heart of Tanzania

Our African safari through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Follow our journey through the wild heart of Tanzania!

Read More
The most fantastic things to see and do in Turkey
Featured, Travel Guides, Travel Resources, Turkey The Common Wanderer 9/21/15 Featured, Travel Guides, Travel Resources, Turkey The Common Wanderer 9/21/15

The most fantastic things to see and do in Turkey

With so many things to see and do in Turkey, you’ll have trouble deciding where to go. Read our quickguide of Turkey’s ‘must do’s’.

Read More
Hiking to the roof of Africa: Mt. Kilimanjaro: Part 2
Africa, Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/20/15 Africa, Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/20/15

Hiking to the roof of Africa: Mt. Kilimanjaro: Part 2

Part 2 of our life changing hike to the roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here, we recap each day; Shira Cave, Barranco Camp, Karanga, and Barafu Hut.

Read More
Hiking to the roof of Africa: Mt. Kilimanjaro: Part 1
Africa, Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/18/15 Africa, Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/18/15

Hiking to the roof of Africa: Mt. Kilimanjaro: Part 1

The journey was long, hard, tough, and life-changing. Here, we chronicle our hike to the roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Read More
Climbing Kilimanjaro: this is everything you need to know
Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/3/15 Tanzania, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 9/3/15

Climbing Kilimanjaro: this is everything you need to know

Feeling drawn to the challenge of Mt. Kilimanjaro – the towering ‘Roof of Africa’? Before you go lacing up your hiking boots and booking your trek, read these tips for a successful summit!

Read More
You Gotta Stay In Nkhata Bay
Malawi, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 8/5/15 Malawi, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 8/5/15

You Gotta Stay In Nkhata Bay

If you're in search of paradise, a visit to Nkhata Bay, on the pristine shores of Lake Malawi is a must.

Read More
The Victoria Falls Guide for Adrenalin Junkies
Featured, Travel Resources, Zambia The Common Wanderer 7/25/15 Featured, Travel Resources, Zambia The Common Wanderer 7/25/15

The Victoria Falls Guide for Adrenalin Junkies

Thrillseeker in search of a new adventure? Look no further than Victoria Falls, the adrenalin junkies paradise.

Read More
The Mushroom Farm, Malawi: a clifftop utopia
Malawi, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 7/4/15 Malawi, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 7/4/15

The Mushroom Farm, Malawi: a clifftop utopia

Mark recounts his time at the little-known, yet absolutely stunning cliffside eco-lodge, The Mushroom Farm Malawi on his epic African adventure.

Read More
Newer Posts
Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

The Common Wanderer.

The Common Wanderer is a responsible travel and adventure blog by Mark & Mim.

Through thoughtful storytelling, practical guides, and beautiful photography, we inspire and empower curious travellers to explore the world, sustainably and responsibly.

If you love what we do, you can support us by buying us a coffee here

Explore.

HOME

ABOUT

BLOG

SHOP

PARTNERSHIPS

DISCLAIMER

CONTACT

Get social.

© THE COMMON WANDERER LTD 2015-2024
All rights reserved. Photography and written content may not be reproduced without our permission.

Home   Work with us   Disclaimer   Contact us