Nicole

Travel tales and tips from a girl from Alaska as she travels around the world.

Non, non bread, Osh Bazaar, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
Asia, Central Asia, City Guides, Kyrgyzstan, Travel Guide

10 Things To Do In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

10 Things to do in Bishkek Updated October 2023, 10 Things to do in Bishkek was originally written in November 2019 I quite like Bishkek. Along with Dushanbe and Khorog, it feels like a home away from home after all the time I’ve spent in Central Asia on my numerous trips here. But I often hear travelers complain that it’s boring […]

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Fagaras Mountains, Romania
Europe, Romania

7 Natural Wonders in Romania You Didn’t Know About

7 Natural Wonders in Romania You Didn’t Know About 7 Natural Wonders in Romania You Didn’t Know About was originally published in 2024 Ever thought of exploring Romania? If you’re like most people the answer is probably no. Which means you’ve found a hidden gem!  The country has much more to offer than just Dracula

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Tajikistan-Afghanistan border crossing, Ishkashim border, Ishkashim
Afghanistan, Asia, Border Crossings, Central Asia, Gorno Badakhshan, Tajik Wakhan Valley, Tajikistan, Tajikistan Border Crossings, Wakhan

Ishkashim Border Crossing Between Tajikistan & Afghanistan

Ishkashim Border Crossing Between Tajikistan & Afghanistan Updated October 2023, The Ishkashim Border Crossing Between Tajikistan & Afghanistan was originally written in October 2019 The Tajikistan-Afghanistan border crossing at Ishkashim connects the Tajik and Afghan Wakhan valleys. For visiting the Afghan Wakhan crossing the Ishkashim border crossing is the only feasibly safe way to access the

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Kolsai Lake, Kolsai Lakes, Kolsai 1, Kazakhstan, Kolsai I, Tien Shan, Pearls of the Tien Shan, Pearl of the Tien Shan
Asia, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Travel Guide

Kazakhstan Travel Guide

Kazakhstan Travel Guide Updated October 2023, The Kazakhstan Travel Guide was originally written in February 2020 No matter what type of traveler you are Kazakhstan probably has something for you, from awesome city breaks (especially so with new direct flights to Almaty and Astana from Europe), treks ranging from an hour to several days deep into the Tien

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Uzbekistan travel, two weeks Uzbekistan, Two week Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan itinerary, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan travel guide, Uzbekistan travel, Uzbekistan guide, Khiva, sunset from Islam Khodja Minaret, Islam Khodja Minaret
Asia, Central Asia, Karakalpakstan, Travel Guide, Uzbekistan

Two Week Uzbekistan Itinerary

Two Week Week Uzbekistan Itinerary Updated October 2023, A Two Week Uzbekistan Itinerary was originally written in January 2019 Uzbekistan is an up-and-coming destination and the place that comes to mind when many think of the Silk Road. I’ve created this two-week Uzbekistan itinerary based on my own personal travels in the country. You’ll find the

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Bimmah, Bimmah Oman, Bimmah sinkhole, Bimmah sinkhole Oman, Oman, Oman roadtrip, Oman road trip, Oman on a budget, one week in Oman, 7 days Oman
Asia, Camping, Middle East, Oman, Road Trips, Travel Guide

One Week in Oman: A Self-Drive, Budget Itinerary

One Week in Oman: A Road Trip Itinerary Guide Updated October 2023, One Week In Oman Road Trip was originally written in July 2017 What if I told you it’s totally possible to do an epic one week trip in Oman? Trying to squeeze in as much of Oman as you can on your all-too-short holiday

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al Muhdhar Mosque, al Muhdhar, Tarim Mosque, Tarim, Tarim Yemen, Tarim Souk, Tarim souq, Wadi Hadhramaut, Hadhramaut, Yemen
Asia, Middle East, Yemen

Exploring The Sufi Crossroads In Tarim, Yemen

Exploring The Sufi Crossroads In Tarim, Yemen Updated October 2023, Exploring The Sufi Crossroads In Tarim, Yemen was originally published in April 2020 After spending a few days traveling across the Al Mahrah Governorate and camping under the stars with camels and Mahri Bedouins in the Yemeni Empty Quarter, we continued our journey east to Wadi Hadhramaut. After waking

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