Eastern Pamir Travel Guide Updated September 2024, 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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Windswept Desolation In Karakul, Tajikistan Updated September 2024, 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
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Gumbezkul Pass Hike, Tajikistan Updated September 2024, Gumbezkul Pass Hike, Tajikistan was originally published in February 2022 If you’re looking for a day hike from the Eastern Pamir town of Murghab, then the trek over Gumbezkul Pass is the perfect option. Connecting the colorful mineral-laden mountains of the Pshart Valley with the stark pinnacles of the Madiyan Valley, the
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10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Central Asia Updated September 2024, 10 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Central Asia originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 When I’m traveling to a new region, I like to do my research. I learn the history of that place, and
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Visiting the Aral Sea Disaster, Uzbekistan Updated September 2024, Visiting the Aral Sea Disaster, Uzbekistan was originally published in June 2022 Mostly dried and desiccated into a toxic desert, the Aral Sea is among the world’s worst environmental disasters. Once a lively endorheic lake that provided fisherman’s bounty, numerous ports, and a center of trade,
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Bolshoi Allo Lake In Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains Updated August 2024, 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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A Day Trip to Madiyan Hot Springs, Tajikistan Updated August 2024, A Day Trip to Madiyan Hot Springs, Tajikistan was originally published in December 2021 Madiyan Valley, which cuts westward from Murghab is jagged and stark in comparison to its more northerly colorful counterpart Pshart Valley. For those looking for an adventure away from the
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A Day Trip To The Taboshar Uranium Mines in Istiklol, Tajikistan Updated August 2024, A Day Trip To The Uranium Mines in Istiklol, Tajikistan was originally published in September 2021 The odd little town of Istiklol (formerly Taboshar), located about 40 minutes drive from Khujand makes a great day trip for those wanting to get
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Solo Female Travel in Iran Updated August 2024, Solo Female Travel in Iran was originally written in May 2019 Yes- it’s possible, no- it’s not inherently dangerous. You might have to deal with a few inconveniences, annoyances and a challenge hither and tither but overall solo female travel in Iran is a rewarding experience. I spent
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Pamir Highway Guide Updated August 2024, The Ultimate Guide To The Pamir Highway was originally published in January 2017 As we made the colorful twists and turns down out of Shurabad Pass with my first glimpses across the River Panj into Afghanistan, I knew this surely wouldn’t be my last adventure along the famed Pamir Highway.
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