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Melting in the Iran Desert Dasht-e Lut: Hottest Place on Earth

The Lut Desert Iran, also called Dasht-e Lut (meaning Empty Plain in Persian) is a massive salt desert close to Kerman in Iran. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the hottest places on earth! We included a trip to… Continue Reading →

17 Top Trekking in Peru: Inca Trail, Cordillera Blanca, and Cordillera Huayhuash

While the Inca Trail trek is probably what comes to mind when thinking about Peru trekking, the country is home to thirty-seven peaks over 19,685 feet (6,000 meters). Famous Peru mountains include the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Huayhuash. From… Continue Reading →

Top Sri Lanka Kitesurfing: Kalpitiya Spots and Around

Kalpitiya boasts two wind seasons, making it one of the spots with the most kitesurfing days in a year. The many lagoons are perfect for beginning kiteboarders, whereas the nearby ocean and the several islands in the bay are better… Continue Reading →

Road Trip to New Mexico Itinerary 5 days: Native American Culture & American Southwest Landscape

New Mexico should be high on your travel list when looking for some of the ultimate American Southwest itineraries. Of course, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and El Paso are great places to explore Nevada, Arizona, and Texas, respectively, and make for… Continue Reading →

The Appalachian Trail by State: A Hiker Favorite Adventures

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT for short) is a 2,200-mile continuous path traversing up and over mountains and through meadows and farmland. To “thru-hike” the Appalachian Trail, a hiker must hike the entirety of the trail within a 12… Continue Reading →

Off-the-Beaten-Path Uzbekistan: A 3-Day Aral Sea Tour

As part of our travel in Uzbekistan, we decided to add an Aral Sea tour to our visits of Bukhara, Khiva, and Samarkand. The shrinking of the Aral Sea is a known world crisis, and we felt it was essential… Continue Reading →

Our Recommended Packing List for Backpacking Travel Essentials

Looking for ideas on adventure travel gear and outdoor equipment? Need a list of what to buy for your next outdoor adventure? Not sure what to purchase for your travel electronics? Search no more! We all travel differently, and all… Continue Reading →

Kyrgyzstan Trekking: Guide to Sary-Chelek in the Tian Shan Mountains

With over 150 ranges, the mountains in Kyrgyzstan offer first-class trekking opportunities. Most of these mountains are in the Tian-Shan mountains towards the Chinese border. The Pamir mountains overlap the border with Tajikistan, a small but famous section thanks to… Continue Reading →

A 3-week Australia Itinerary: Road Trip to National Parks and Wildlife

Australia is an island, a country, and well, a continent. So think large, broad, massive, when it comes to travel in the famous destination down under. With so much to explore, you might have a hard time planning your travel… Continue Reading →

The Wonders of the Phander Valley and Shandur National Park of Pakistan

As we took the NATCO bus from Gilgit to Chitral on our way to the Kalash Valleys, we passed through the high-altitude Phander Valley and Shandur National Park, a scenic though rough road taking us to high altitudes valleys and… Continue Reading →

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