Nicole

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

Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Baku Flame Towers, Icherisheher, Baku, Azerbaijan
Asia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Europe

Best Things to Do in Baku & A Two Day Baku Itinerary

Best Things to Do in Baku & a Two Day Baku Itinerary Updated April 2024, Best Things to Do in Baku & a Two Day Baku Itinerary was originally published in September 2023. Headed to Baku and not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which has gained […]

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middle east travel guide, Wadi Dirhur, Firmin Forest, Dixam Plateau, Dixam dragons, Socotra, Socotra Island, Yemen, Socotra Archipelago, Dragon Blood Tree, Dracaena Cinnabari, Yemen travel
Asia, Middle East, Socotra, Travel Guide, Yemen

Socotra Travel Guide: The Jewel Of Arabia

Socotra Travel Guide Updated April 2024, The Socotra Travel Guide was originally written in May 2019 After several years of being nearly cut off from the outside world, Socotra is finally opening back up to tourism again. In this Socotra Travel Guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to visit the mysterious island coined

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Devil's Kitchen, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Colorado
Colorado, National & state Parks, North America

A Guide to Colorado National Monument

A Guide to Colorado National Monument A Guide to Colorado National Monument was originally published in April 2024 Colorado National Monument is home to an array of breathtaking landscapes, giving views of some of Colorado’s greatest natural grandeur. At the heart of Colorado National Monument is the famed Rim Rock Drive, a winding 23-mile paved

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Maloye Allo, Zindon River, Zindon Valley, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Disc Taj 3, Tajikistan, Tajikistan Travel Guide, Travel Guide

The Ultimate Tajikistan Travel Guide

The Ultimate Tajikistan Travel Guide Updated April 2024,The Ultimate Tajikistan Travel Guide was originally written December 2016 Where Carib-blue glacial lakes reflect atmosphere scraping mountains, hospitality is something of legend and where travel is just opening up. Without a doubt traveling in Tajikistan is a rewarding experience. Wild and rugged, Tajikistan is a country that

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12 day Pamir Highway expedition
Central Asia, Expeditions, Tajikistan, Tours

12 Day Pamir Highway Expedition June 25-July 6, 2024

12 Day Pamir Highway Expedition Join us on a wild adventure along Tajikistan’s famous Pamir Highway on this 12 day Pamir Highway road trip Expedition. Starting from the Tajik capital of Dushanbe, this trip will take us along the legendary M41 and to some truly off-the-beaten-path corners of the Pamir including a lovely trek to

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Devil's Pool, Livingston Island, Victoria Falls, Zambia
Africa, Zambia

Visiting The Devil’s Pool At Victoria Falls, Zambia

Visiting The Devil’s Pool On The Zambia Side Of Victoria Falls Updated April 2024, Visiting The Devil’s Pool On The Zambia Side Of Victoria Falls was originally published in January 2021 My previous blog post was about the Zimbabwean side of Vic Falls. Well, guys, I saved the best for last because today I’m going to

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Tajikistan Travel, Tajikistan Travel guide, Karakul, 10 reasons to visit tajikistan, tajikistan travel, tajiksitan travel guide, pamir highway, pamir, tajikistan, Tajikistan expedition, pamir highway expedition, fann mountains expedition
Asia, Central Asia, Expeditions, Tajikistan, Tours

25 Day Tajikistan Expedition June 12-July 6, 2024

25 Day Tajikistan Expedition June 12-July 6, 2024 This expedition takes in the best of Tajikistan in 25 days combining the mind-blowing Fann Mountains and the world’s most epic road trip along the Pamir Highway. Starting from the capital city of Dushanbe, we will make our way north to begin our trek through the idyllic

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Gupis, Gakhuch, Giligit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Asia, Pakistan, Travel Guide

Gilgit Baltistan Travel Guide: Travel Pakistan’s Northern Areas

Gilgit-Baltistan Travel Guide Updated April 2024, The Gilgit-Baltistan Travel Guide was originally written in August 2018 Gilgit-Baltistan: Where the Karakorams and Hindu Kush gnarl together forming some of the world’s highest mountains. Home to Khowar, Shina, Wakhi, and Balti speakers (just to name a few!), as well as those using Burushaski- a language related to no

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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 April 2024, 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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Turkmenistan expedition
Asia, Central Asia, Expeditions, Tours, Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan Expedition October 25-November 1, 2024

8 Day Turkmenistan Expedition Turkmenistan is among the strangest places you will ever travel to—it’s beyond unusual. This expedition starts in Ashgabat, the capital, where driving a dirty automobile is forbidden and all the buildings are glaringly alike, embellished with gold and sided in white marble. Starting in Ashgabat, this itinerary will take you through the

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