All about travel and backpacking in Azerbaijan It's been a while since I've done an Off the Path post, maybe because I've been so focused on Norway the past few months that I've been doing less than my usual amount of daydreaming about future trips abroad. But a couple of ...
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Complete Guide to Off the Beaten Path Travel in Kyrgyzstan
Despite its stunning, practically untouched landscapes, rich culture, low prices, and friendly locals, Kyrgyzstan is often overlooked by travelers. Maybe some people feel put off by the “stan” in the country’s name, or quite possibly they simply have no idea what attractions the ...
Lazarat, Albania: A Day Trip Into Europe’s Drug Capital
This post was written together with Danielle and also appears on her blog The Roaming Coconut. Think Albania. What comes to mind? Drug-addicted sex slaves? Then you’ve probably seen Taken. Luckily our experience with Albanians wasn’t quite like the Hollywood movie. ...
Into the Wakhan Valley: An Afternoon in Afghanistan
10 am, in the Wakhan Valley, Ishkashim The border guard adjusted the gun slung across his back and reached out to take our passports. "Do you speak Russian?" he asked. "Yes, a little" "We'll keep your passports with us here, and you can pick them up when you return to ...
The Pamir Highway, Tajikistan: A Hitchhiking Adventure
Traveling through Karakul, Murghab, and Khorog on the Pamir Highway, Tajikistan "How much money will we need to bring with us to Tajikistan" I asked the always-grumpy-but-secretly-nice manager at the Osh Guest House. "$800" Um, what? That was my entire budget for ...