Curiosity Doesn’t Stop at the Border
Practical itineraries for independent travelers
From Silk Road cities to Greek islands, I share what I’ve learned on the road so you can explore places in depth and plan journeys that connect them.
Start With These Destination Guides
Choose a destination for a complete route, places worth slowing down for, and the transport and booking details needed to organize the trip yourself.
China
Four weeks through China, with train connections, payment apps, overnight bases and practical advice from my own trip.
Explore the China itinerary
Uzbekistan
Connect Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with time for smaller stops and advice on trains, transfers and where to stay.
Explore the Uzbekistan itinerary
Unusual Greece
Find quieter Greek islands, understand what makes each different, and choose the right island or ferry combination for your trip.
Find quieter Greek islands
Mongolia
A three-week journey through the Gobi and central Mongolia, with monasteries, steppe landscapes and practical advice for remote travel.
Explore the Mongolia itineraryBrowse All Destinations
Explore the complete collection of country, island and regional guides on Unusual Nomad.
The Traveler Behind Unusual Nomad
I’m Panos, a Greek independent traveler with more than 20 years of travel across 70 countries.
I like understanding how places fit together: the history linking Silk Road cities, the character of neighboring Greek islands, or the changing landscapes along a long train journey.
Here I share the routes I’ve traveled, the places that stayed with me, and the practical details that help you plan your own trip.
In Moroni, Comoros, one of the more unusual stops behind this site.
Find the Right eSIM for Your Trip
Compare eSIMs by destination, local network, data allowance and hotspot rules. Find a plan that suits your route before you buy, starting with the international travel eSIM guide.
My comparisons combine travel experience with research into networks, coverage and plan terms. See the individual guide for its testing notes and the evidence behind each recommendation.
Get a Route Built Around Your Trip
Have a destination in mind but need help turning it into a workable itinerary? I can help you choose the stops, connect them in a sensible order and decide where to spend your time.
From a route review to a complete itinerary, you get independent advice shaped around your dates, budget, interests and preferred pace. You make the bookings yourself.
- A day-by-day route with realistic travel times and well-chosen overnight bases.
- Advice on transport, accommodation areas and the connections to book first.
- Clear recommendations on what to include, what to leave out and where an extra night makes a difference.
New Travel Guides
Discover new itineraries and practical travel updates, including Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities, Tunisia’s medinas and desert oases, China trip planning, quiet Greek islands, and Azores island hopping.
Travel Notes, Videos & New Guides
Find destination videos, photos from my travels and updates when new guides are published. Choose the channel you use most.
