Updated in 2020: A complete two week Uzbekistan itinerary. With so much to see in this quintessential Silk Road destination, planning can become tricky. To ease your planning process, I’ve crafted this two weeks in Uzbekistan itinerary so you don’t miss any of Uzbekistan’s highlights.   Visa update 2019: Uzbekistan is increasingly realizing its tourist […]

A detailed guide on how much it costs to go backpacking in Georgia. Includes a breakdown of the average cost of accommodation, food, transport, entertainment, and everything else you need to know to plan your trip to Georgia. Here’s how much it costs to go backpacking in Georgia Planning on visiting Georgia? You should! For […]

Chapursan, Chipurson, Choporson, Chuparsin. Regardless of how you want to spell it (no one seems to be able to decide) here’s a quick travel guide to Chapursan Valley, one of the most remote valleys in Hunza, Pakistan.   Want to dive deep into Pakistan with me? I’ve designed Pakistan tours like no other—check them out […]

A quick guide to travel in Signagi, a charming town in Georgia’s Kakheti region. Includes information on how to get to Signagi, what to do in Signagi, and where to stay if you travel to Signagi.   Signagi (also spelled Sighnaghi), is a tiny town atop a hill in the easternmost region of Georgia called […]

This border crossing report contains information on crossing overland from Iran to Iraqi Kurdistan. Note this does not apply to crossing between Iran and southern Iraq. Lost with Purpose is blocked in Iran. To access Lost with Purposen in Iran, use a VPN. We recommend ExpressVPN. Read more about accessing blocked websites in Iran here. […]

The rolling hills of Dzukou Valley, on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, are one of the highlights of India’s Northeast. Here’s some photographic proof, and a guide with everything you need to know about Dzukou Valley.   Dzukou Valley -sometimes spelled Dzükou Valley or Dzüko Valley- sits high amongst the clouds, at 2,452 meters […]

Our travel guide to backpacking in Arunachal Pradesh, for those interested in exploring one of India’s most beautiful—and least visited—states. This  Arunachal Pradesh travel guide includes practical info and includes an itinerary for Arunachal Pradesh.   In the far northeastern corner of India lies Arunachal Pradesh, the Wild East of Indian tourism. Within its borders, snow-capped […]

A step-by-step guide to getting from Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad to Naran by public transport. Includes travel times, costs, and where to find transportation. Naran is a popular outdoors getaway for Pakistanis from all over the country. The town is easily accessible, has plenty of tourist infrastructure, and the scenery is beautiful. Worth a trip […]

A complete guide to crossing the border between Russia and Ukraine at Belgorod and Kharkiv. Includes information on transport, cost, customs, and other useful tidbits to make this crossing as easy as possible.   Getting from Belgorod (Russia) to Kharkiv (Ukraine) or the other way around is straightforward provided you already have your visas in […]

A quick guide on how to get from Guwahati to Shillong and Cherrapunjee. This guide focusses on getting from Guwahati to Shillong and Cherrapunjee by public transport or by car. If you are driving your own car, scroll down for a route map.    Here’s a quick guide on how to get from Guwahati to […]