Journaling The Journey
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 […]
Most of you have probably never heard of Eritrea? And Eritrea travel is something that few tourists actually do. Well, Eritrea is a small country in the Horn of Africa that has been called the “North Korea of Africa” due to its repressive government and isolation from the outside world. The country was ruled by […]
Traveling around the Horn of Africa is risky business. However, flight cancellations by Air Djibouti from Somaliland made the situation almost criminal due to visa timing. And don’t get me started on what stress Ethiopian Air put us through. We could have ended up in real trouble. Read on to find out what happened, how […]
Sudan is a country that is often overlooked by tourists, but it is a place that is full of history and culture. One of the most famous attractions are the pyramids of Sudan – the Meroe pyramids, which are located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Khartoum. These are the largest pyramids of Sudan, […]
The prehistoric rock art paintings of Laas Geel are thought to be some of the oldest and most beautiful in Africa. Located just 50 km from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland they are not that hard to get to. Or are they? We break down the somewhat complicated process of getting to the Laas Gaal […]
In this modern day and age it is difficult to think about people living off the land without technology, electricity or even running water. Yet, the Mundari Tribe is doing just that! Their lives revolve around their prized possessions – their cows! Learn about these extraordinary people and how we came to spend 2 marvelous […]