…via the Khunjerab Pass (world’s highest border crossing). Before you visit Pakistan Why visit Pakistan? This is probably the most common question that people ask me when I tell them…
Complete guide to backpacking in Saudi Arabia. Where to go, how to get around, safety, and visa requirements are all covered in this comprehensive post. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
…decently comfortable bunk and I’ve never had problems getting a full night of rest. There are six beds per section. Soft sleeper is the most comfortable, but also the most…
…Secret Compass – These guys have been running tours to the Wakhan for a while and they seem to come pretty well recommended. They’re a foreign company, but I assume…
…outside. They’re warm and comfortable even when high in the mountains. Tourist yurts are common in Kyrgyzstan, and the perfect place to spent a night while trekking. 41 – Research…
…inter-ethnic common tongue in Kyrgyzstan (and other former Soviet Central Asian countries). In Bishkek, you’ll hear Russian as the most common language. Kyrgyz is a Turkic language and is spoken…
Everything you need to know about travelling in Afghanistan. Where to visit, how to get around, safety, and more are covered in this comprehensive travel guide. Wondering what it’s like…
…Mongolia’s Orkhon Valley Communication in Mongolia 10 – Mongolian is the official language of Mongolia: Spoken by around 95% of the population, Mongolian is by far the most common language…
…While there has been trade between Pakistan and China through the Karakoram mountains for centuries, construction of the modern-day Karakoram Highway wasn’t completed until 1979, and the highway wasn’t opened…
