Untamed Borders Summer 2023 Newsletter
In this issue: A note from James Upcoming trips New Afghan virtual tour, a scuba dive world record & an Afghan Guide Fund Untamed Borders in the media A note from James Willcox, Founder At Untamed Borders we are always trying to pioneer new trips and to push the boundaries of where our guests can […]
Skiing in Afghanistan & Iraq: a surge in popularity of backcountry skiing is taking adventurous skiers to new territory with Untamed Borders
There has been a boom in people taking up backcountry skiing, which is now rippling through to the adventure travel industry. Adventurous tourists are increasingly seeking wilder, more obscure and more remote locations to ski, including the likes of Afghanistan and Iraq. Untamed Borders have run ski trips to Afghanistan since 2011 and Iraq since […]
How to travel to South Sudan
South Sudan is the world’s youngest, internationally recognised, country. It gained independence from Sudan in 2011 and, post-independence, life has not always been easy. However, many parts of this beautiful country can be visited. South Sudan boasts a wealth of natural beauty, including fertile savannas and vast wetlands, being home to a stunning range of […]