…They connect almost all cities and towns and are usually the cheapest mode of transport when there isn’t a train available. Marshrutkas are cheap – for example, a 7-hour marshrutka…
…the entrance area to the actual park, a 20-kilometre drive on windy mountain roads. There is a very small town at the actual entrance to the reserve (near where the…
…There are also tours that will take you all the way to the current shoreline of the Aral Sea, although they cost quite a bit more. Another thing you should…
…an option along the Pamir Highway, although only for those who are looking for a true adventure and don’t mind waiting around for (possibly) days on end. Certain portions of…
…the pass, and then continue towards Camp 1. The next part of the route is straightforward, with a few ups and downs along the way. Eventually, you’ll arrive at the…
…travels and relaxing after being in rural Mongolia for a while, and I don’t mind the city. In the summer, the weather is good and there are quite a few…
…a bit more “chill” than the rest of China, and the city has growing cafe and art scenes. The Panda Research Base is accessible by a short metro and bus…
…the Pillar at the Edge of the World Things to do at the Edge of the World The best thing to do at the Edge of the world is to…
…option is a basic chaikhana along the main street in town. Expect to pay between 400 and 500 Afghani for a basic cushion on the floor. There are a ton…
