Journaling The Journey
Uzbekistan is a country that is easy to fall in love with. It has a rich history, distinct culture, amazing architecture, and welcoming people who are eager to share their culture with visitors. It is also one of the cheapest countries in the world to travel through! Here are just a few of the things […]
Tajikistan is the perfect country for nature lovers. 93% of the country is covered in gorgeous tall mountains! There are so many famous multi-day hikes here. However, what if you are in the capital – Dushanbe and want to get away from the city and the unfortunate pollution here? We have found 3 picturesque day-hikes […]
Hunza Valley is a breathtaking valley located in the Karakoram Mountains of northern Pakistan. It is known for its stunning scenery, including snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, and sparkling lakes. Hunza Valley is also home to some of the tallest and most savage mountains in the world. In addition, this area has a number of […]
The decision to travel to Afghanistan was not an easy one. We certainly did not want to legitimize or support the evil self proclaimed government of the Taliban. Nor did we want to put ourselves in danger. However, after speaking with local guides and other travelers we made the decision to go and document the […]
Turkmenistan is the 147th country that we had visited and is by far the most bizarre! Think The Truman Show meets The Twilight Zone set in the Soviet Era. This is especially true for their capital, Ashgabat which is known for everything white, marble and the biggest of many things. And then there is the […]
Georgia is a country that has it all. From Tbilisi, its splendid and divergent capital to it’s many monasteries which are steeped in history and exotic culture, to it’s stunning natural beauty as well as award winning wine and delicious cuisine. And to boot this is a very budget friendly travel destination. There’s something for […]
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and is home to about 8 million people. It is a city with a rich history and culture, but it has also been through a lot of strife in recent years. The Iraq War, the rise of ISIS, the October Uprising of 2020 and the ongoing political instability have […]
Cheap Maldives – these words are typically not found in the same sentence. However, we were able to spend 10 days at an over the water bungalow and beach suite resort in the Maldives for $75/night. How? Well read on and find out! As always this is a totally independent and candid review. We did […]
Have you seen those pictures of over the water bungalows hanging on top of the most ultra blue water, jumping dolphins and colorful fish “dancing” in the background? Well, we just spent 2 magnificent weeks at the Radisson Blu Resort Maldives which is exactly that and so much more! Read on to find out how […]
Now that the FIFA World Cup is decided in Qatar, the party may be over. But is it? Qatar continues to shine with it’s opulent and very impressive capital of Doha. In addition this peninsula has a deep golden desert and warm shallow waters with sandy beaches located in the north east. And the shopping: […]