Welcome to Anthony Middleton

A former loser who took a risk. I now live in Chiang Mai, Thailand and after visiting over 100 countries, my goal is to see them all. Stay tuned for my next fitness challenge, which I'll be announcing in the coming weeks.

All About Anthony Middleton

A male tourist poses in front of two large bronze statues of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il during a North Korea travel experience at Manu Grand Hill Statues

My North Korea Travel Experience: 4 Days in Secretive DPRK

Masses of people in traditional clothing line up in a uniformed manner in a public square in North Korea

North Korea Travel Advice: 14 Tips Before Visiting The DPRK

Man with bicycle in Hong Kong's New Territories

The Ultimate Hong Kong Bucket List: 25 Best Things To Do!

Group of iguanas in the Parque Bolivar (Bolivar Square) in the city of Guayaquil in Ecuador, South America

16 Very Best Things To Do in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Man posing at Pululahua Volcano

One Week in Quito, Ecuador: 23 Things in 7 Days!

Cholitas looking for things to do in La Paz, Bolivia.

28 Best Things To Do in La Paz, Bolivia & Surrounding Areas

Distorted desert images in the Bolivia Salt Flats of Salar De Uyuni

Visiting Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia: All You Need To Know 

Festivals in Thailand

17 Best Thailand Festivals (That You May Never Heard Of)

Sri Lanka itinerary

2 Weeks in Sri Lanka Itinerary For First-Timers

A large glacier Perito Moreno, a true highlight of a 3 weeks Patagonia itinerary.

3 Weeks Patagonia Itinerary For Argentina & Chile

man looking at a sunset in santa marta colombia

25 Best Things To Do in Santa Marta, Colombia & Guide

Signpost of Andorra la vella with a large green mountainous hill behind it

The 8 Smallest Countries in Europe: Tiny Country Guide

Tree of Life, Bahrain

The Tree Of Life: Bahrain’s Greatest 400-year-old Mystery

A tram passes a small church in Medellin, Colombia

Public Transport in Medellin, Colombia: How To Get Around

View in Medellin

Where To Stay in Medellin: 7 Best Neighbourhoods!

poblado medellin

7 Things To Know Before Living in Medellin, Colombia

Climbing Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc Climb (The Beginner’s Guide To Summiting in 2024)

Haiti - Dominican Republic border crossing

How To Cross The Dominican Republic Haiti Border in 2024

Climbing Kilimanjaro

The Beginner’s Guide To Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Kangaroo warning sign on a road in the Australian outback. Western New South Wales.

How To Plan The Ultimate Australia Road Trip in 2024

Vietnam Motorcycle Trip

Driving A Motorbike in Vietnam: Tips & Detailed 2024 Guide

motorbike vietnam

Best Vietnam Motorbike Routes: 5 Suggested Itineraries

Panorama of Pyramid of the Sun. Teotihuacan. Mexico. View from the Pyramid of the Moon.

16 Famous Landmarks in Mexico (& How To See Them in 2024!)

Living in Mexico City

Detailed Digital Nomad Mexico City Guide For 2024

Elderly man climbing to the top of a mount on Mount Fuji, Japan

How Hard is it To Climb Mount Fuji?

Climbing Mount Kosciuszko

Climbing Mount Kosciuszko in Winter

Hiking in Solomon Islands

Hiking in The Solomon Islands (Guide For All Fitness Levels)

Man poses next to summit of a mountain with the backdrop of clouds

Climbing Mount Kinabalu Tips & Info For First-Timers 

Green trees sit in front of smoke drifting from the top of a volcano.

Mount Yasur Guide: Hiking An Active Volcano in Vanuatu!

Angkor Wat Siem Reap

Living in Cambodia Pros and Cons (From a Former Expat)

Things to do in Caye Caulker

17 Best Things To Do in Caye Caulker, Belize in 2024

Angkor Wat from afar

Visiting Angkor Wat: How To Avoid The Crowds

Male tourist celebrating Holi in India

The Worst of The Holi Festival in India

Celebrating Holi in Vrindavan and Mathura

Holi in Vrindavan and Mathura: How To Celebrate in 2024

Welcome to American Samoa

What’s The Difference Between Samoa & American Samoa?

A man in a black t shirt and pink shorts bungee jumps off a large tower in Macau, China.

Doing The World’s Highest Bungee Jump in Macau (233 Meters!)

Kaikoura Whale Watching

Whale Watching in Kaikoura: Tips, Prices & Best Time To Go

A street party at night with drums and bongos in Rio de Janeiro's district of Lapa

The Best Things To Do in Lapa, Rio (Day & Night!)

San Blas Islands

San Blas Islands Travel Guide: Best Things To Do & Logistics

Scenic view skydiving, Wanaka New Zealand

Skydiving in Wanaka Experience: My First Ever Skydive in NZ!

Songkran in Chiang Mai

Songkran in Chiang Mai: 2024 Guide To Thailand’s Water Festival!

A man swims alongside a giant whale shark in Cebu

Swimming With Oslob Whale Sharks in Cebu

Swimming with whale sharks Cebu

Swimming With Whale Sharks in The Philippines

One of the best things to do in Muscat, Oman is visiting Mutrah Fort

Best Things To Do in Muscat (Detailed Guide for 2024!)

A beautiful sinkhole with a ladder leading to it in Samoa, To Sua Ocean Trench

How To Visit To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa (2024 Guide)

Wooden sandals for hammam in Istanbul, turkey

5 Best Turkish Baths & Hammams in Istanbul (Every Budget)

Sydney Opera House at night does not qualify for unusual things to do in Sydney, but climbing it does!

11 Unique & Unusual Things To Do in Sydney (Day & Night!)

Man making a silly face with a towel wrapped around his head

Turkish Bath For Men: My (Honest) First-Timer’s Experience!

Baby sloth hangs upside down a tree while munching on a leaf

Where To See Sloths in Costa Rica (2024): 11 Top Spots!

A young Boca Juniors fan watches his team play at La Bombonera Stadium

How To Buy Boca Juniors Tickets As A Tourist + Superclasico!

Ultra runner walking in desert

Hi, I'm Anthony!

In November of 2010, I took on a mammoth challenge against the clock in a quest to upgrade my miserable life. I went out of my comfort zone and turned it all around. Seven years later, I’m completely location independent…

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