I spent two weeks exploring Uzbekistan, from Tashkent's Soviet-era canteens to Samarkand's tourist spots and roadside shashlik stands. I averaged about €25 per meal at tourist-friendly places, but enjoyed some of my best food for €5-10 at local spots where nobody...
Standing on what was once the seabed of the Aral Sea, surrounded by rusted fishing boats that haven't touched water in decades, I realized something: every stupid mistake I'd made over the previous ten days had been worth it. I spent two weeks traveling through...
I organized every single leg of my two-week Uzbekistan journey myself—train tickets through the not-so-well-functioning railway website and at the train station ticket counters, Yandex taxis at 6 AM, negotiations with drivers to take us from Urgench to Nukus, and even...
Zimbabwe is a nation rich in history, culture, and storytelling. Its cinematic landscape reflects its diverse heritage and struggles. If you’re planning a trip there, watching a few key films can help you better understand the country's traditions, struggles, and...
I came to Uzbekistan for the turquoise domes, not the Soviet mosaics. My boyfriend was the one who wanted to find Soviet art—he'd been researching Tashkent's metro stations for months. I nodded along politely while secretly planning which angles I'd photograph...
When I first heard about Hwange National Park, I pictured a quiet corner of Zimbabwe with a few elephants and dusty trails. I found something else entirely: a massive, wild, and wildly underrated safari destination that took me by surprise in the best way. Imagine...
I thought Tashkent was impressive with its Soviet grandeur. Then Samarkand blew me away with Registan Square's impossible turquoise domes. But when I arrived in Bukhara on September 24th—my third stop on a two-week Uzbekistan journey—something shifted. Each city had...
If you're traveling solo on a budget and wondering whether Samarkand is worth the detour, absolutely yes. I only had two days in Samarkand—but what a two days they were. Two days that completely shifted my perspective on what travel can be. This isn't just another...
A bucket list isn't just about checking off places like items on a grocery list. It's about collecting moments that change how you see the world and yourself. I've spent years dreaming about destinations that promise transformation—places where history whispers...