Travel to the Alay Region in southern Kyrgyzstan and you’ll find a growing, off-the-path, accessible adventure destination. Experiences run from mid-alpine treks and horse treks in the Alay Mountains to high-alpine experiences up into the Pamir Mountain peaks and epic Pamir Highway road trips into the high desert. Paths are dotted with yurts, shepherds and high … [Read more...]
Beginners Guides: Practical travel guides to regions, countries and cities.
Ladakh Trekking: A Beginner’s Guide
Having fielded numerous questions about trekking in Ladakh — which trek to choose, how to find a trekking agency, when to go, how to get there, what to pack, and more — we’ve created this Ladakh Trekking Beginner’s Guide. We hope it encourages you to make the long journey to Ladakh and explore its stunning mountain landscapes and fascinating Ladahki and Tibetan … [Read more...]
Northern India Beyond the Golden Triangle: An Experiential Guide
When travelers consider northern India, thoughts run to the Golden Triangle, the popular India tourist circuit of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. While we appreciate the appeal of sights like the Taj Mahal, there is much more to experience in northern India -- without the crowds, scams and hustle of being on the tourist path. … [Read more...]
Insider’s Prague: Tourist Traps to Avoid, Things to Do, Where to Eat
While we lived in Prague for over five years, we were simultaneously awed by its beauty and frustrated by the rapacious tourism development that had swamped its old town. Recently, I've heard from travelers disappointed by their visits to Prague because of the city's tourist schlock and crowds. Yes, there's a fair heap of that. But, there are also ways to avoid it … [Read more...]
An Experiential Travel Guide to Sri Lanka: 19 Ideas to Get You Started
Recently, Sri Lanka suffered a series of tragic bomb attacks. As news stories rolled in throughout the day, so did a flood of memories from our travels there — meeting people on trains, sharing sunrise with pilgrims and travelers alike at the top of Adam’s Peak, wandering through the tea gardens, learning to pop spices and cook Sri Lankan food in clay pots, admiring … [Read more...]
Brazil Experiential Travel Guide: 18 Things to Do, See and Eat + 2 Week Itinerary
Are you interested in traveling to Brazil, but only have a limited amount of time? Maybe you have a couple of weeks and you feel overwhelmed by Brazil's size and variety of destinations. Don't worry, we've been there. That’s why we created this Brazil Experiential Travel Guide to get you started in organizing and planning your own trip. … [Read more...]
St. Maarten Experiential Travel Guide: 20 Things to Do, See and Eat
Whether you’re visiting St. Maarten / St. Martin as a day trip from a Caribbean cruise or you’re spending a few days to explore the island, here’s all you need to know to plan your visit. Drawn from spending ten days traveling all around the island, our St. Maarten Experiential Guide provides the best things to do in St. Maarten, including our favorite beaches, … [Read more...]
Central Asia Travel: The Ultimate Guide and Resource
Travel in Central Asia, the little known and under-visited 'stans along the Silk Road. What is there really to see and do? And is it safe to travel there? After spending over three months traveling overland through Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) we've answered these questions countless times. Our Central Asia Travel … [Read more...]
Best Berlin Christmas Markets: The Ultimate Guide [Updated 2018]
What are the best Christmas markets in Berlin? Whether you're looking for a traditional German Christmas market or something a bit more offbeat, I offer here my handy Berlin Christmas Market guide based on our experience living in Berlin and being avid Christmas market fans. It has all the information you need to know, including dates and schedules of Berlin Christmas … [Read more...]
Madagascar Experiential Travel Guide: 25 Experiences to Get You Started
Travel to Madagascar. While lemurs and Madagascar's unique wildlife and nature are what usually draw people to the country, that's just the very beginning. Here are our top experiences and recommendations for traveling in Madagascar to go deeper into the country's unique nature, cultures, food, landscapes, and more. … [Read more...]
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