Nicole

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

Sheikh Massal ad Din Complex, Khujand, Tajikistan, Sheikh Musil ad Din, Sheikh Musilhiddin
Asia, Central Asia, City Guides, Sughd, Tajik Fergana Valley, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to Do In Khujand

Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to do in Khujand Updated April 2024, Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to do in Khujand was originally written in December 2017 Leninabad sat protected by the Fann Mountains from much of the fighting that ensued during the 1990s Tajik Civil War that ravaged much of Tajikistan. In 1991 […]

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Bentonite Hills, Hanksville, Utah
North America, Road Trips, Utah

Utah Highway 24: The Most Alien Road Trip in the USA

Utah Highway 24: The Most Alien Road Trip in the USA Updated April 2024, Utah Highway 24: The Most Alien Road Trip in the USA was originally published in August 2023. Utah’s Highway 24 (UT-24) is my absolute favorite route in the entire state. I know that sounds crazy, having moved to Salt Lake City

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kurutob, qurutob, kurutob Olim, qurutob Olim, Dushanbe, Dushanbe kurutob, Tajik qurutob, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Dushanbe & Around, Food, Tajikistan

The Best Restaurants In Dushanbe

The Best Restaurants In Dushanbe Updated April 2024, The Best Restaurants In Dushanbe was written in October 2019 I’ve spent a lot of time in Tajikistan and a fair amount of it in the capital, Dushanbe over the last few years. Most tourists that arrive in Tajikistan come in search of epic road trips and mind-blowing trekking, not its modest capital or other

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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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12 day Fann Mountains trek
Asia, Central Asia, Expeditions, Tajikistan, Tours

Fann Mountains Trekking Expedition, Tajikistan June 12-23, 2024

Fann Mountains Trekking Expedition, Tajikistan Trek through the idyllic Fann Mountains of Tajikistan’s northwest fringes with us for 12 days in June 2024, taking in some of the most beautiful mountain scenery on Earth. This is one of my most favorite expeditions to share with you, showing you around a place that has become a

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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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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 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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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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