…(4 hours), Aliabad (2.5 hours), or Passu (1 hour). Alternatively, you can hitchhike. I found hitchhiking along the Karakoram Highway much more comfortable than sitting in a crowded minivan. I…
…seen in a total of 3 or 4 days. Band-e-Amir National Park Band-e-Amir is Afghanistan’s crown jewel. It’s located at 3,000 meters above sea level about 1.5 hours outside of…
…that apparently has less loose sand on it, making it easier for 2wd vehicles (I can’t confirm this though, let me know if you’ve driven it!). It begins from the…
…need a visa for Mongolia?” – I said no (the truth), and two seconds later my passport had a Mongolian stamp in it. I guess the officers hadn’t ever dealt…
…of Yunnan! I think that Shangri-La is more interesting if it’s the only Tibetan place you visit (travelling only in Yunnan, for example). If you’re coming from Western Sichuan, Shangri-La…
…northernmost tip of the island and offers incredible views of Lake Baikal. My guesthouse offered tours to the cape for 1000 RUB ($13), which included all transport, entrance fees, and…
…how long to visit Hong Kong for (or anything else, I don’t bite!). Keep exploring, and safe travels. Like this? Pin it! Yay transparency! There are affiliate links in this…
…visa. You’ll be entering directly into Tajikistan’s GBAO region so this is a requirement. You can get the permit for an additional $20 when applying for your e-visa. For more…
