Windswept Desolation In Karakul, Tajikistan Updated February 2023, Windswept Desolation In Karakul, Tajikistan was originally published in June 2020 Most travelers journeying along Tajikistan’s main tourist attraction, the Pamir Highway, tend to only make a short stop in Karakul to break for breakfast lunch and to gaze at the blue waters. Sure, the village of Karakul …
How I Actually Get Cheap Flights Updated February 2023, How I actually get cheap flights was originally written in October 2019 We all want them, but finding them can be tricky: cheap flights. For me and many of you, flights are typically the largest expense of your entire trip. In this post, I’m going to share …
10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia Updated February 2023, 10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 For most people who hear about Central Asia, their first question is… “where?” That’s okay – Central Asia isn’t one of the top tourist destinations …
20 Things To Do In Las Vegas Off The Strip Updated February 2023, 20 Things To Do In Las Vegas Off The Strip was originally written in October 2015 I hate gambling in casinos. I don’t like going clubbing and I don’t see the appeal of the Las Vegas strip either. I know, I come …
31 Local Central Asia Foods & Drinks to Try on Your First Trip Updated February 2023, 31 Local Central Asia Foods & Drinks to Try on Your First Trip originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 As you already know, Central Asia is a pretty surprising region. After my trip in August 2019 …
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How to Visit Childukhtaron, Tajikistan Updated February 2023, How to Visit Childukhtaron, Tajikistan was originally published in October 2021 A popular destination for local tourists, Childukhtaron Nature Reserve is one steeped in legend. The name Childukhtaron, meaning 40 girls, goes back to the 13th century Mongol Invasion. Protecting the village from the wrath of the …
Bolshoi Allo Lake In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains Updated February 2023, Bolshoi Allo Lake In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains was originally published in August 2020 The beautiful lake of Bolshoi Allo is one of my favorite places to set up camp and kick back for a couple of days or more (it’s quite the effort to get …
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How to Photograph the Aurora Updated February 2023, How to Photograph the Aurora was originally written in July 2017 This is part three of a four part series where I explain what is aurora, what gear you need to capture the aurora, how to shoot it, and how to edit your aurora photos. Are you planning …
A Guide to Trekking in Bamyan, Afghanistan Updated February 2023, A Guide to Trekking in Bamyan, Afghanistan was originally published in June 2021 After a recent return to Afghanistan for a month, I spent a large chunk of my travels trekking in Bamyan and neighboring Daykundi province- something that had been on my Afghan to-do …
Visiting The Incredible Maras Salt Mines, Peru Updated February 2023, Visiting The Incredible Maras Salt Mines, Peru was originally published in January 2021 Visiting the ancient salt mines in Maras proved to be one of my favorite excursions when I went to the Sacred Valley. The practice, which dates back to pre-Inca times is a …