A Guide to the Shokhdara Valley, Tajikistan Updated January 2024, A Guide to the Shokhdara Valley, Tajikistan was originally published in February 2022 Finally, in the summer of 2021, I was able to traverse the Shokhdara Valley, which had long been on my to-do list for the Pamir Mountains. Shokhdara is considered to be one […]
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How to get to Lake Sarez Updated January 2024, How to get to Lake Sarez was originally written January 2018 So you’re planning to visit Tajikistan eh? Looking for an impressive, beautiful, and interesting destination within the country to visit that’s newly open to foreigners? Then Lake Sarez might be the adventure for you. I’ve visited
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Trekking to Pik Engles Meadow in Tajikistan’s Wakhan Valley Updated January 2024, Trekking to Pik Engles, Tajikistan was originally published in January 2022 Returning to the Tajik Wakhan, I had moved the trek to Pik Engles Meadows to the top of my priority list, located in the southern sliver of Tajikistan sitting on the border
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Across Tajikistan in 80 Photos Updated January 2024, Across Tajikistan in 80 Photos was originally written in April 2019 In no other country (besides my home country) have I spent more time than Tajikistan. Over the last few years (minus 2020, of course), I’ve spent several months each year in the country and plan to spend
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10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia Updated January 2024, 10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Central Asia originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 For most people who hear about Central Asia, their first question is… “where?” That’s okay – Central Asia isn’t one of the top tourist destinations
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How To Get To Hisor Fort, Tajikistan Updated January 2024, How to get to Hisor Fort was originally written in December 2019 Can you believe it? After all these trips I’ve taken to Tajikistan this last summer was my first time making the day trip to Hisor Fortress, Tajikistan. In this quick guide, I’ll cover all
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31 Local Central Asia Foods & Drinks to Try on Your First Trip Updated January 2024, 31 Local Central Asia Foods & Drinks to Try on Your First Trip originally appeared on Valerie & Valise back in 2019 As you already know, Central Asia is a pretty surprising region. After my trip in August 2019
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Crossing Kyzyl Art Pass Between Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan Updated January 2024, Crossing Kyzyl Art Pass Between Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan was originally published in June 2020 I don’t know why it’s taken me so many years to finally write this post, but I’ve actually crossed the Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing numerous times between Tajikistan and
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Khorog Travel Guide + 7 Things to do in Khorog Updated December 2023, Khorog Travel Guide + 7 Things to do in Khorog was written in January 2020 I’ve spent a lot of time in Khorog over the years, probably more than any sane non-resident anyway. It’s a perfect base between trekking trips exploring the Pamirs
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Solo Female Travel in Tajikistan Updated in May 2024, Solo Female Travel in Tajikistan was originally written in June 2017 Yes, it’s possible! I have spent nearly a year in total in Tajikistan over various trips. And I’m still not done yet. When I tell people I’ve traveled to Tajikistan I usually get a contorted
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