Journaling The Journey
Tajikistan is the perfect country for nature lovers. And hiking in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan is pure magic. Better stated hiking near Dushanbe is truly incredible – as the best hikes near Dushanbe are outside of the capital, but close by. We found 3 Dushanbe hikes that we think any outdoor enthusiast is going […]
Hunza Valley Pakistan is a breathtaking valley located in the Karakoram Mountains in the north of the country. 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 […]
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 […]
Our Turkmenistan travel experience was the most bizarre we had ever experienced! 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 Gates of Hell. A […]
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, making budget travel […]
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 Maldives over the water bungalows on points for $75/night. This included a free breakfast, awesome secluded beaches and inexpensive transport to the island. How? Well read on and find out! As always this […]
Have you seen those pictures of overwater 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 we did […]
Sri Lanka is a gorgeous island country located just south of India. On the map it looks like a teardrop! Out of the 191 countries that we have been lucky enough to visit, Sri Lanka is definitely one of our top 10 favorites. Sri Lanka top 10 places are magical – there is no other […]
The Philippines is our 126th country out of the 197 that we want to visit on this planet. So many of our close friends are originally from the Philippines. Through our research and travels here, we have come across some Philippines interesting facts and 1 strange fact about the Philippines that we want to share […]