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Termez Border Crossing – Afghanistan to Uzbekistan
The border crossing from Hairatan, in Afghanistan, to Termez, in Uzbekistan only reopened to foreigners in August of 2024 after the Taliban takeover. I crossed it after travelling through Afghanistan in September of 2024. I explain the steps below and hope it makes your crossing easier. Before departing Afghanistan Hairatan is located on the river…
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5 Questions About Afghanistan Answered After My 2024 Visit
Traveling in Afghanistan is a whirlwind of impressions and experiences. Most people have a lot of assumptions about Afghanistan. After a few weeks in Afghanistan, many have proven false or more nuanced. Traveling through a country is a great way to learn more about it. Afghanistan is no exception. It has been a few weeks…
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Kabul to Herat Overland via Bamyan and the minaret of Jam
While flying from Kabul to Herat is easier, overlanding the distance is way more adventurous. And I don’t mean via the ring road, but through the center of Afghanistan. Despite the roads being some of the worst you will ever see, you will be rewarded with amazing vistas, incredible hospitality, and historical sights, such as…
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A 1-day itinerary for exploring Dubai on a budget
I recently needed to apply for a visa to Afghanistan and Dubai happened to have one of the few functioning embassies. I incorporated a bit of extra time in case of delays, which gave me the perfect excuse to explore Dubai for a day. Dubai is a large aviation hub for flights between Africa, Europe,…
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The story of Moldova through 4 abandoned places
I recently spent a week exploring Moldova, where I got to explore a lot of abandoned places. Abandoned places fascinate me for many reasons. Most notably because these places symbolize broken dreams. When starting any large construction project, people dream of how these places will improve their lives and the lives of others. I believe…
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Train surfing the famous Iron Ore Train of Mauritania
Aah yes, the famous iron ore train of Mauritania. Famous among the adventurous travelling community that is. I am quite certain that 90% of people have never heard of the country of Mauritania let alone the iron ore train that runs through the Sahara desert. What makes this train so special? This isn’t just any…
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An inspiring weekend in Lviv in 2024
Earlier this year, a good friend of mine texted me telling me he was going to travel to Eastern Europe soon and was considering going to Lviv. A city in the west of Ukraine. He asked me if I wanted to join. Obviously, I had some concerns regarding safety. While Lviv has certainly not been…
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Beyond the Headlines: Experiencing Iraq’s Warmth Amidst Conflict
On an autumn day in 2017, I found myself in the lobby of a hotel in Sulaymaniyah. A city in the east of Iraq. The owner handed me a gun, which at first I didn’t believe was real. Turned out it was. Let me tell you the story of how I ended up here, and…
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Somaliland Surprises
Known by some and visited by few, Somaliland is a place that doesn’t make it onto many travel bucket lists. It is a place often misunderstood, and usually shown negatively in Western media. It is precisely this misrepresentation and mystery that drew me to visit Somaliland at the end of 2017. As the title suggests…
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