After the mountain resort of Altyn Arashan, we had one night at a homestay in Karakol. Little did we know this would be the start of a week of slaughter (sheep, rabbit, sheep)! When our homestay hosts offered to cook…
Kazakhstan – Aksu Zhabagly Nature Reserve
Crossing the border from Uzbekistan into Kazakhstan (Yalama / B. Konysbayeva) was hellishly long because two members of our group (Daniel from Canada and Kevin from Ireland) had neglected to obtain their Kazakhstan visas prior to arrival. Since they had…
Cuba – Vinales & Cienfuegos
After spending several days in Havana, it was time to move on. The second leg of our Cuba journey was a trip to Vinales, where we were mesmerized by its stunning natural beauty, followed by a stop in Cienfuegos (on…
Pakistan – Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows is a lush green plateau located at the base of Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain at 8126 meters. Nature lovers have long been drawn to Fairy Meadows for its vibrant green pastures located in the midst…
Mongolia
Fueled on by descriptions of Mongolia’s Nadaam Festival, we planned a trip to this pristine and remote destination. Mongolia is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Vast tracks of untouched land beckon discovery and hospitable Mongolians welcome you into their gers to force…