Dubai-Oman Common Visa Updated April 2024, The Dubai-Oman Common Visa guide was originally written in March 2020 Did you know that it’s possible to get a 21 day visa to Oman for free? Don’t worry, not many people do. Of course, it comes with a few caveats, but it’s totally possible if you follow the steps […]
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One Week in Alaska Road Trip: Anchorage to Fairbanks Updated April 2024, One Week in Alaska Road Trip: Anchorage to Fairbanks originally written in July 2017 Taking you from Anchorage to Fairbanks this road trip itinerary gives you a pretty good sampling of what the 49th state has to offer if you only have one week in
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Tajikistan Itinerary for One to Four Weeks Updated April 2024, One to Four Week Tajikistan Itinerary was originally written in February 2019 For being the smallest in terms of the landmass of the Central Asian nations Tajikistan packs a lot into its borders. I have gotten a lot of requests from travelers for itineraries for Tajikistan.
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Crossing The Yemen-Oman Border Updated April 2024, Crossing the Yemen-Oman Border was originally written in April 2020 It’s possible to travel in South Yemen (confusing as geographically speaking, it appears to be the eastern half of the country on a map… but that’s a discussion for a different post), with the help of a local
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Crossing The Uzbekistan-Afghanistan Border At Hairatan Updated April 2024, Crossing The Uzbekistan-Afghanistan Border At Hairatan was originally published in June 2021 If you’re planning to head into Afghanistan from Uzbekistan, here is everything you need to know to cross the Hairatan border. After a couple of days checking out the historic sites around Termez, it
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Visiting Sana’a Yemen, A Travel Diary Updated April 2024, Visiting Sana’a, Yemen, A Travel Diary was originally written in September 2015 It was early in the morning, January 31st, 2014. I sat at my gate at the Dubai Airport in my long black dress and hijab, with my hands slightly shaking, clammy, and clutching my boarding
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Titus Canyon: An Epic Death Valley Drive Titus Canyon: An Epic Death Valley Drive was originally published in April 2024 The epitome of a desert wonderland, Titus Canyon is a must for those wanting to experience the rugged mountains, vibrant rock formations, and captivating historical relics sitting here on the fringe of Death Valley National
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Exploring The Sufi Crossroads In Tarim, Yemen Updated April 2024, 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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Samarkand Travel Guide Updated April 2024, The Best Things To Do In Samarkand + Samarkand Travel Guide was originally written in October 2018 In 2001 Samarkand was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a historic crossroads of cultures. The city was founded in the 7th century BC and later became the capital of the Timurid
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Two Week Week Uzbekistan Itinerary Updated April 2024, 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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