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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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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The Ultimate Oman Travel Guide Updated March 2024, The Ultimate Oman Travel Guide was originally written in April 2018 Oh Oman, the gem of the Arabian Peninsula. Easy to travel, overwhelmingly safe, absolutely beautiful sceneries, and a strong culture. Oman is often overlooked by most travelers to the region who typically head to more glitzy destinations
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Everything You Need To Know About Yemen Travel Updated March 2024, Everything You Need To Know About Yemen Travel was originally written in December 2019 I’m just going to preface this with Yemen isn’t a safe destination to visit. This guide isn’t intended for travelers that want to waltz on in on their own and don’t
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Camping Under The Stars In The Yemeni Empty Quarter Updated March 2024, Camping Under The Stars In The Yemeni Empty Quarter was originally written in April 2020 On my return to Yemen, we made the decision to do something a little different, as if traveling in Yemen wasn’t obtuse enough. Rather than take the coastal road
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Solo Female Travel in Iran Updated June 2023, 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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Esfahan Travel Guide + 19 Things To Do In Esfahan Updated February 2024, Esfahan Travel Guide + 19 Things To Do In Esfahan was originally published in May 2020 I won’t lie, Esfahan was my least favorite place I visited in Iran. Sure, the architecture was phenomenal, but it was the city I thought was
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Visiting Shiraz’s Pink Lake: Maharloo Lake, Iran Updated February 2024, Visiting Shiraz’s Pink Lake: Maharloo Lake, Iran was originally written in April 2020 I knew very little about Shiraz prior to my visit, aside from the uber-famous Pink Nasir al Molk Mosque. When I arrived in the city I was welcomed by a friend of a friend
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An Iran Itinerary for One Week to One Month for Independent Travelers Updated February 2024, Iran Itinerary for Independent Travelers was originally written in July 2019 “Welcome to Iran!” Said the man examining my passport* and stamping my visa paperwork at the Afghan-Iran border. All I had planned was 3 nights at Vali’s Homestay in Mashhad, after that I
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How To Have An Epic 2 Days In Yazd, Iran Updated February 2024, How To Have An Epic Two Days In Yazd, Iran was originally written in April 2020 Truth be told, I almost skipped Yazd. I’d read it was too touristy, that, and paired with the fact that I’d spent too much time in Shiraz and
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