New Zealand: Our 6-Weeks Road Trip Itinerary on South Island
The best way to tour around New Zealand is having your own transportation (even motorbike or bicycle works!). After 2-months on South Island, I still don’t think it’s enough to explore all! This road trip itinerary may not be the “ideal” or “perfect” but it brings you to explore detours where most travellers might have […]
The Catlins: Why It Needs To Be On Your South Island Road Trip Itinerary
Honestly, we haven’t really heard of Catlins region until we were at Dunedin. The Catlins is the most southerly region of the New Zealand’s South Island and is a paradise for nature and outdoor lovers. As part of the Southern Scenic Route (journey between Queenstown and Dunedin), The Catlins is a region which we feel […]
Queenstown: Fun Things To Do Without Running Out Of Funds
Crowned as “The Adventure Capital of the World”, Queenstown is mecca for those who love being outdoors and adrenaline pumping activities. Of course, undoubtedly, most activities come with a hefty price tag (almost all tours start from NZ$150) which make it hard for the budget backpackers. The fortunate truth is, many of the best things […]
A Quick Guide For A Day Trip To Jeti-Ögüz
Picturesque Jeti-Ögüz (Жети-өгүз) gorge is located 25-kilometres to the South-west of the town of Karakol. Its name is translated from Kyrgyz language meaning “Seven Bulls”, a 35-kilometres long wall of seven huge red-brown cliffs resembling 7 furious bulls standing together. Underneath this rock formation, there is a very tiny village and also where the valley […]
Make The Best Out Of Your Trip In Karakol
Nestled between the Lake Issyk-Kul and the Tian Shan mountains, Karakol (Каракол) is a fascinating gateway to the region’s diverse history, cuisine, and nature. A city sits in Eastern Kyrgyzstan, Karakol has unique cultures contribute to the town’s culinary history and cultural heritage: Kyrgyz, Tatar, Russian, Dungan, Uighur, Kalmyk, Uzbek, and more. If you made […]
Things To Know Before Backpacking In Kyrgyzstan
There is nothing like traveling to a place that’s distinctly unique. Postcard-like scenery, a wide variety of landscapes, nomadic heritage, and the lack of tourism impact, Kyrgyzstan is a highlight for many travellers that head to Central Asia. Not to mention Kyrgyzstan is wild country full of off the beaten path potential, yet relatively easy […]
Almaty: The Next Winter Sports Destination You Should Consider
Which country first comes into your mind if you got a choice for a winter getaway? Switzerland…Finland…Austria or maybe Japan? Kazakhstan is probably not everyone’s first destination to have in mind for a winter holiday due to its harsh climate. That’s what we thought too until we discovered how special Kazakhstan can be in Winter. […]
Kok Tobe: An Amusement Park On The Highest Point Of Almaty
Translated as “Blue Hill”, Kok Tobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1,100-meters hill at the Southeast edge of the city. Famous for its panoramic view, there are several observation platforms from which you can have a magnificent view of Almaty and the snowy peaks of the Zailiysky Alatau ridge. Home […]
A Quick Travel Guide Of Iskanderkul In Tajikistan
The lake is named after Alexander the Great – Iskander is Alexander in Persian and Kul means lake in Tajik. Iskanderkul is a massive mountain lake, lies at an altitude of 2,195-metres on the Northern slopes of the Gissar Range in the Fann Mountains. There are several legends saying the lake’s existence is related to Alexander the Great, but the reality is that […]
Fann Mountains: An Independent Guide For 7-Lakes Trek
Tajikistan is a mountainous country, where you find the third highest mountain range in the world, after the Himalayas and the Karakoram. While most travellers venture straight into the Pamir-Alay mountains in the center and east of Tajikistan, they often overlook the Fann mountains in the Northwestern corner of the country bordering Uzbekistan. That was because […]