Welcome to Train bound for nowhere, travel blog of travel veteran and tour leader Kristina Wilson. Join me on my wanderings around the globe, read my journal entries and search the destination information for hints and tips for your next trip.
Latest Article
Kunming – 6 awesome things to do
Sorry where? I hear you say. Kunming, China. Why would anyone want to go there? Ok now you sound like […]
Latest Journal Entry
The Antarctic Convergence – Over Again
18th January 2019 A blur. That’s the only way to describe the last two days. After leaving the South Shetland […]
Featured Travel Articles
Climbing Mt Ijen
There are a lot of stories out there about climbing Mt Ijen in Indonesia and a lot of misconceptions both […]
About Chinese Trains
Trying to catch a train in China can be a somewhat daunting experience, from the preparation, to getting a ticket […]
Travel to Bhutan – the practical information
On my recent trip to Bhutan, I felt like I’d happened across the lost land of Shangri-La. It’s stunningly beautiful, […]
Chinese Silk Road Towns
There are many stops along the way on the paths of the Silk Road in China, these are the ones […]
The Ultimate Bali Guide
Yes, I’ve travelled the world. I love travelling, but I see travelling as different to taking a holiday. Travelling is […]
Eating safe on the Silk Road Journey
While you shouldn’t let your dietary needs dissuade you from taking this incredible journey, I’m not going to sit here […]
NEWS FLASH! Kristina opens new tour operator
Inverted Atlas is a Tour operator and Travel company dedicated to helping travelers experience the world in a unique way. We travel through some of the most remote destinations on Earth, as well as places which are considered well-trodden paths. Whether you have never been to the destination before or you’re on your fifth visit, we guarantee that a visit on an Inverted Atlas trip will be unique and like no other. Inverted Atlas trips include unique experiences like helping out in the Golden Temple in Amritsar in India to traversing the dunes of Sudan and exploring the pyramids of Meroë. Witness traditional shamanic practice in Siberia and watch the sunset over the Aral Sea ship graveyard in western Uzbekistan.
In the evening check into traditional and unique accommodation. Ever stayed in a tree house in Turkey, a Ger in Mongolia or a caravanserai in Iran? Meals will always include the most local options where possible and sometimes you may even learn to cook the food yourself from local people with recipes stretching back generations in their family.
At Inverted Atlas, we promise that wherever possible, everything on our trips will always be a unique experience.
Inverted Atlas is an Australian based tour operator company, run by Kristina Wilson, with well-traveled staff and local partners all over the world.
Kristina is still tour leading, for the chance to travel with her why not check out our tours?
Featured Journal Entries
The Weddell Sea – In the Footsteps of Shackleton
13th January 2019 Ice conditions appeared to be good on arrival in the Weddell Sea this morning, the water the […]
Neko Harbor – One Small Step
12 January 2019 After a relatively small amount of sleep, I awoke this morning and walked to the window and […]
Follow me! I know the way! – Petra
7th March 2008 I got to Sharm el Sheikh by plane last night and arrived here around 6pm. At 2am […]
Day at THE Museum – London
28th May 2006 Mum and I got up very early the next day and Dad, after cooking us another huge […]