Turkmenistan, located in Central Asia, is one of the least-visited countries in the world. And perhaps it is precisely this anonymity that makes it a deeply authentic destination. Far from the most traveled routes, the country holds a little-known yet…
CENTRAL ASIA
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRAVELING IN UZBEKISTAN (AND WHY YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY DO IT)
When I told people that I was going to Uzbekistan for 10 days, the reactions I got all shared a similar sentiment. “Why Uzbekistan?” “Where is that?” “I literally know nothing about that place.” Truth is, I barely knew anything…
6 THINGS TO DO IN YEREVAN, ARMENIA
Recently, a friend of mine invited me to spend two weeks backpacking and couch surfing across Armenia with her. While we saw plenty of cities and towns throughout the country, no trip to Armenia would be complete without spending a…
7 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT IRAN
Iran? Are you insane?! You cannot actually think about going to Iran? Those were some of the reactions I got from people when I told them I would be starting my journey in Iran. But no, I am not insane. I went to…
A GUIDE TO SURVIVE A TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
So you’ve bitten the bullet and signed up for a trek to Everest Base Camp? Let me help you plan how you are going to make your trip a truly amazing adventure by sharing with you the highs and lows…
CONQUERING STIGMAS: TRAVELLING SOLO THROUGH THE SILK ROAD
Three months ago, I took a 2.5 month trip through the Silk Road, a ancient network of trade routes, starting from China, I went through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and finally Turkmenistan and it was honestly the most unforgettable trip…