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Backpacking the Middle East and Asia#2

We spent 14 days in Saudi Arabia, trying to explore as much as possible without breaking the bank.
11 of those days were spent roadtripping more than 2,400 km across the country — from desert landscapes to mountain towns, big cities to quiet villages.

We relied on Couchsurfing, local hospitality, and spontaneous encounters to make it work.
This is not a travel guide. It’s a raw look at what backpacking in Saudi Arabia actually feels like.

Expect culture shocks, unexpected kindness, and a version of the country you don’t often see.

🏨 Chapters :
00:00 Intro
01:03 Dammam
02:47 Riyadh
07:54 Start of the roadtrip
08:56 Edge of the World
12:36 Ushaiqer
13:39 Buraydah
18:16 Hail
20:54 AlUla
26:44 Medina
28:31 Jeddah
31:37 Taif
34:27 Conclusion

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🔑 Keywords :
travel vlog, roadtrip, budget travel, oman to china

The Saudi Arabia You Don't Hear About | Travel vlog 2025

Backpacking the Middle East and Asia #1

Join us on an incredible 10-day road trip through the breathtaking landscapes of Oman! From the thrill of wild camping under the stars to the adrenaline rush of off-roading in the Sugar Dunes, our adventure is filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable moments. We took our parents along for the ride, making this journey even more special and sometimes a bit scary as we navigated close calls and hilarious mishaps.

Throughout our trip, we explored Oman's diverse scenery, from vast deserts to majestic mountains and stunning coastal views. We pushed our vehicle (and our driver) to its limits... This video captures the essence of our adventure, showcasing the beauty and culture of Oman and the joy of sharing these experiences with family.

Here's a blogpost with some extra pictures, budget and information: https://lisaandpol.com/posts/the-perfect-oman-itinerary-best-places-to-visit-on-a-roadtrip-in-january

🏨 Chapters :
00:00 Muscat and preparing the roadtrip
01:53 The abandoned village of Al Hasha
02:15 First night wild camping
03:30 Little Snake Canyon
04:23 Driving across the Al Hajar Mountains
06:00 Omani traditions in Al Hamra
07:37 Visiting the empty Bahla Fort
08:51 Nizwa and its souks
09:53 Oman Across Ages Museum
11:13 The ingenious Aflaj Irrigation System
11:49 The remote village of Al-Sugra
12:25 Terraces and sunset in Saiq
12:59 Alone in the desert: camping in the Sugar Dunes
14:35 Driving North along the coast
15:13 Stocking up in Sur
15:36 Wadi Mibam (without guide)
17:01 First ones in Wadi Ashab
22:10 Quick stop at the sinkhole
23:01 Trying to camp in Yenkit Bay 
24:54 Omani hospitality
25:30 Pol dances and parents are funny

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🔑 Keywords :
travel vlog, roadtrip, budget travel, oman to china, family trip

🎵 Music :
East of Tunesia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100246
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The perfect Oman itinerary | Best places to visit on a roadtrip [2025]

Backpacking Africa from Cairo to Cape Town #23

After 8 months in Africa, we finally reached Cape Town. To stay in our budget, we needed to find affordable options for food, accommodation and activities. In this video we're sharing all our best finds with location and prices, to make your planning easier. We spent 31€/day/person in average during our 2-week stay around Cape Town and although we sacrificed a bit on comfort, we enjoyed our time to the fullest!

Hope this inspires you to visit Cape Town and the rest of South Africa!

Here's the blogpost : https://lisaandpol.com/posts/exploring-cape-town-on-a-budget-prices-tips-and-affordable-activities

🏨 Chapters :
00:00 Intro
00:22 Couchsurfing
01:08 Affordable places in Cape Town
04:30 Hikes around Cape Town
07:00 The Wine Route
09:14 Stellenbosch
10:10 Muratie Wine Estate
12:00 Hermanus
12:22 Betty's Bay
13:56 Muizenberg
14:06 Kalk Bay
14:25 Boulder's Beach
15:14 Recap

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🔑 Keywords :
travel vlog, backpacking africa, budget travel, cairo to cape town, south africa roadtrip

Budget-Friendly Cape Town: Top Activities, Tips & Costs

Backpacking Africa from Cairo to Cape Town #22

We invited our parents to join us in Namibia for a 12-day roadtrip around the country. From the abandoned town of Kolmanskop to the waterholes of Etosha, we've packed the itinerary as much as we could. We camped on our 4*4, kayaked with seals in Walvis Bay and even skydived in Swakopmund. Hoping this video can inspire you to go explore this unique country.

We wrote a blogpost with some more information if you want to get extra details : https://lisaandpol.com/posts/ambitious-12-day-roadtrip-around-namibia

🏨 Chapters :
00:00 Intro
00:38 Picking up our rental car
01:06 Duwisib Farm
02:47 Aus
04:52 Luderitz
05:23 Kolmanskop
07:12 Sesriem
08:08 Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
11:00 Mondesa
13:08 Swakopmund
13:38 Kayaking with seals
15:31 Skydiving
16:25 Couchsurfing dinner
17:27 Spitzkoppe
18:09 Bushman Paradise
19:28 Etosha National Park
21:40 Waterberg Plateau

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Credits :
Picture of Namibian sky :
Dominik Angstwurm, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Music :
Chance, Luck, Errors in Nature, Fate, Destruction As a Finale by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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🔑 Keywords :
travel vlog, backpacking africa, budget travel, cairo to cape town, namibia roadtrip, family trip,

The perfect 12-day roadtrip itinerary in Namibia 🇳🇦

Backpacking Africa from Cairo to Cape Town #1

We were amazed by the beauty of the country and the generosity of its people. We hope it transpires in this video.

Jordan was actually the first country of our "world tour". We ended up spending an extra week there, volunteering in the Wadi Rum with the bedouins. If we take the time, there will be a dedicated video about that soon. We then crossed to Egypt by ferry, where we are now. 
If you want to follow all our adventures, we post daily on instagram (@lisaandpol) and plan on releasing more videos, so subscribe to the channel if you liked this one :)

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00:00 Amman
01:40 Wadi Mujib - The Siq Trail
04:05 Dead Sea from the side of the road
04:34 Madaba
05:05 Dead Sea from a resort
06:34 Kerak Castle
06:45 Dana Reserve | Hobbit village
07:16 Petra
11:30 Aqaba
13:09 Wadi Rum
13:53 Jordan hospitality in Amman
14:05 Thanks for watching !

The perfect Jordan itinerary | Best places to visit on a roadtrip [2024]

This is part 2 of our trip to Cyprus. After a busy first day in the west, we drive through the mountains, discover a magnificent monastery, find snow, follow a cat, cross a border, and much more !
Filmed on February 2023.

Part 1 : https://youtu.be/_e6JEt8DYnE

Here is the blog post, with some extra info, pictures and the itinerary : https://lisaandpol.com/posts/weekend-in-cyprus-border-crossing-in-nicosia-kikkos-monastery-and-limassol

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0:00 Previously
0:12 Debrieffing the hotel
2:04 The road begins
2:46 Village in the middle of nowhere
3:22 Kikkos monastery
3:52 Snow in Cyprus !
4:07 Following the cat
4:34 Lunch with company
4:57 On our way to the winery
6:04 Nicosia
7:05 The Turkish side
7:55 Waking up and itinerary
9:10 White rocks
9:30 Limassol
10:08 Outro

Cyprus roadtrip : Nicosia, wine tasting and border crossings in February [2024]

This is part 1 of our trip to Cyprus. We start in Paphos and make our way to the north coast, without much plan. Such a beautiful island with places where we felt we were the only persons in the world.
Filmed on February 2023.

Get more details and itinerary on our blog : https://lisaandpol.com/posts/weekend-in-cyprus-3-days-roadtrip-itinerary-part-1

Part 2 : https://youtu.be/nu9hNeSqpE4

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0:00 Intro
0:18 Destination Cyprus
0:38 Hotel Dionysos, Paphos
1:06 Promenade and Aercheological Park
1:38 Learning stuff
2:18 Thank you Lisa
3:08 Coral Bay, swimming !
4:02 Shipwreck
4:28 Old tree
4:48 Lunch time - Local taverna
5:18 Direction the north west
6:25 Pol doesn't keep his promise
6:55 New plan, stones and sunset
7:27 Nature trail - Paradise
8:45 Outro

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The perfect Oman itinerary | Best places to visit on a roadtrip in january

An ambitious 12-day roadtrip around Namibia

The perfect 10-day itinerary around Jordan

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