Nicole

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

Yurt, Yurt Alichur, Alichur, Pamir, Pamirs, Pamir Highway, Eastern Pamir, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Pamir, Gorno Badakhshan, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Eastern Pamir Travel Guide

Eastern Pamir Travel Guide Updated August 2023, The Eastern Pamir Travel Guide was originally written in February 2020 The Eastern Pamir and Murghab Plateau is the most sparsely populated region of Tajikistan. The entire area is at high altitude, with the lowest point still being at or above 3,000 meters. With terrain that is arid and […]

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3 days in Cape Town. Boulders beach.
Africa, South Africa, Travel Guide

3 Days in Cape Town

3 Days in Cape Town Itinerary Updated August 2023, 3 Days in Cape Town Itinerary was originally written in September 2015 I kicked off my first trip to the African continent by spending 3 days in Cape Town, South Africa before taking off on a 6 week overland journey through southern and eastern Africa all the

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milky way, milky way white sands, stargazing white sands, White Sands, New Mexico, White Sands New Mexico, White Sands National Park, White Sands National Monument, USA, gypsum
Photography

How to Shoot The Stars

How to Shoot The Stars Updated August 2023, How To Shoot The Stars was originally written in April 2016 I’ve gotten a few requests lately for me to explain how to shoot the stars. I, by no means, consider myself a professional photographer. I have ZERO formal training. I just like taking pictures.  So, no, this is not

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Tajur Trail, Tajur, Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak, Bako National Park, Bako, Jungle, Rainforest
Asia, Borneo, Hiking & Trekking, Malaysia, National & state Parks, Southeast Asia

7 Reasons to Visit Bako National Park

7 Reasons to Visit Bako National Park Updated February 2024, 7 Reasons to Visit Bako National Park was originally written in August 2015 Bako National Park is the oldest park in Sarawak, established in 1957. Sarawak is a northwestern state of Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo. Bako is full of unique wildlife and beautiful,

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Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Mountain Peru, Peru, Vinicunca, Rainbow mountain in photos
Hiking & Trekking, Peru, South America, sponsored posts

Rainbow Mountain Peru with Flashpacker Connect

I received a one-day tour of the Rainbow Mountain with Flashpacker Connect in exchange for a review post of the tour on adventuresoflilnicki.com. Rainbow Mountain Peru with Flashpacker Connect Updated July 2023, Rainbow Mountain Peru with Flashpacker Connect was originally written in June 2016 A perfect place hid deep in the longest mountain range on

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Agha Bozorg, Agha Bozorg Mosque, Kahsan Mosque, Mosque, Kashan, Iran
Asia, City Guides, Iran, Middle East, Travel Guide

Kashan Travel Guide + 5 Things To Do In Kashan

Kashan Travel Guide + 5 Things To Do In Kashan Updated July 2023, Kashan Travel Guide + 5 Things To Do In Kashan was originally written in April 2020 Kashan was a stop on my Iran itinerary I debated axing. I was needing to pick the pace on my journey toward Tehran and onward to Tabriz and Kandovan to eventually cross the border into

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Alaska Travel Guide, Alaska, snowboard Alaska, snowboarding, Eagle River, Eagle River Alaska
Alaska, Hiking & Trekking

Free places to Ski & Snowboard Near Anchorage

Free Places to Ski & Snowboard Near Anchorage Updated July 2023, Free Places to Ski & Snowboard Near Anchorage was originally published in October 2015 Winter is just around the corner and you may be looking for free places to ski and snowboard near Anchorage to avoid the list lines (and prices!). Note that the

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Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat sunrise, Cambodia
Asia, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Travel Advice, Travel Guide

Plan The Perfect Visit To Angkor Wat

Plan The Perfect Visit To Angkor Wat Updated July 2023, Plan the Perfect Visit To Angkor Wat was originally written in November 2015 Once an ancient city and center of the Khmer Empire that ruled over most of the Southeast Asia landmass, Angkor Wat now sits in breathtakingly beautiful ruin. To get the most out of

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