Mar 21
There is no other place in the world like the Darvaza Gas Crater. It’s like the gates to hell and it’s nickname is “The Door to Hell”. Not only is there one gas crater, but there are actually three different Darvaza Gas Craters in Turkmenistan. Each one has it’s own unique characteristics. Last Morning in Uzbekistan …
Mar 18
Mon, Oct 28, 2013 I had breakfast in the hotel and then went for a bit of a walk in the Mirabod district, stopping at the bazaar. Today was exciting because 8 people had chosen to take the train to the next city so we would have lots of extra space on the truck and …
Mar 18
Warning! This post has graphic content so stop unless you want to see the untimely death of a bunny!
Mar 18
Thurs, Oct 3, 2013 We had an 8:00 departure from Golmud. I had 3 really sour kiwi fruits for breakfast as we left town. The first couple hours of driving were the least interesting of the trip – flat, dry sand and rock with an occasional salt lake. Later, things got more interesting – we …
Mar 18
The Last Resort Nepal is a great adventure base close to the Nepal Tibet Border. Not only can you do adventure activities like bungee jumping, canyoning, and white water rafting, it’s possible to do some quiet hikes up the various hills around to explore. Here are all the great things to do at the Last …
Mar 12
After 2 days in Petra, we caught the bus to Wadi Rum. This bus is great – cheap and it picked us up at our hotel. We had booked a full day and night jeep tour of Wadi Rum with Bedouin Directions. We had been told that a couple were arriving the same day and …
Feb 12
Let’s face it. The internet has completely changed the world and is a powerful tool for travelers. I’ve seen it expand from it’s infancy… my first e-mail address in college in the early 1990’s, chat and internet shortly thereafter. By the time I took my first sabbatical in 2004, not only did I do quite …
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