This article recounts my transformative experiences on Boulder Island, a remote and untouched paradise in the Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago, west of Thailand and Myanmar. It begins with an unexpected invitation …
Off-the-beaten-track
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In Iran, many villages have a long history dating back centuries and can give insight into the past cultures and ways of life. Visiting these villages provides opportunities to experience …
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Kashan is a city located in the northern part of Isfahan province, Iran. It is an oasis city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir desert and is known for …
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Come along as we explore the southern region of Iran which includes places like Kerman, the Kalut Shahdad Desert, Mahan, and the citadels at Rayen and Bam. Iran is a …
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We visited the central region of Iran and started our journey in the historic desert town of Kashan. From there, we visited the village of Abyaneh before heading south to …
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Welcome to northwestern Iran! We started our journey in the capital city of Tehran and then travelled northwest towards Turkey to the town of Tabriz. From there, we visited the …
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWe take the infamous Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi north to the villages of Gergeti and Kazbegi just south of the Russian border in search of the …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the top of the world, and gateway to the North Pole lies the Svalbard Islands. This is the capital of dogsledding and polar bear spotting. Covered …
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Reading Time: 4 minutesSVALBARD ISLANDS, NORWAY: Located about 1,000 kilometres (621 mi) from the North Pole, the Norwegian-administered Svalbard Islands are packed with adventure, all year round. Start your trip …
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Reading Time: 5 minutesNorth Korea is a “hermit” country that willfully walls itself off from the rest of the world – based on its Juche Ideology. North Korea is also a “cult hermit …