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August 3, 2018
…rather take a train ride and watch the scenery go by. I’m much more comfortable when the weather is cooler, so I time my travels to be in places when…
…rather take a train ride and watch the scenery go by. I’m much more comfortable when the weather is cooler, so I time my travels to be in places when…
…path down from the top of the pass was completly hidden by an inch or two of snow, but there was only one way down so we slowly descended on…
…more comfortable way of getting around. If you’re hitchhiking, take any car to the turnoff from the Karakoram Highway towards Pissan and Minapin. From the turnoff, you can walk 3.7…
…Bus SAPTCO (the state-owned bus company in Saudi Arabia) runs daily overnight buses between the two cities. Here’s an overview of the journey: Distance: 996 kilometers Time: 14 hours (and…
…a politician came in handy – we came upon a large military checkpoint, but the officers already knew we were coming. They waved us through with a smile on their…
…lift to Chaqmaqtin. I got in, and started asking some questions. Construction vehicles driving by Chaqmaqtin Lake Firstly – where had they come from? Turns out there is a land…
…Road. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible! Planning a trip around Central Asia?…
…you will be fine. Things only tend to get a bit heated when a lot of alcohol is involved. Alcohol in Mongolia Alcohol is common in Mongolia, especially vodka and…