Winter Newsletter 2024/25
In this issue: A note from James Upcoming trips South of Libya, Belgian TV & meet us at the Destinations 2025 travel show Untamed Borders in the media A note from James Willcox, Founder At Untamed Borders, we’ve built our reputation on offering immersive, meaningful travel experiences that encourage people to connect deeply […]
Iraqi Kurdistan bucks the trend for tourism in the Middle East
A new trekking trip is being launched in April 2025 through the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, as the area continues to see a growing number of tourists. The adventure travel company, Untamed Borders, is leading the 15-day adventure along the newly formed Zagros Mountain Trail. The 215km route is the latest attraction in the […]
Pakistan introduces free visas for 126 countries
Pakistan has introduced free visas for 126 nationalities, in major changes to the nation’s application process. Previously it cost around $60 and the system regularly encountered delays and tourists faced unpredictable waiting times. This should now change, with the Pakistani authorities also promising to deal with and respond to applications within 24 hours. The overhaul […]
How to travel to Balochistan?
Balochistan is the least visited Pakistani province for tourists and for many years few foreigners were able to explore the region. Much of its recent history has suffered from issues involving insurgency and an armed separatist’s movement. However, things have improved and large parts of the area can now be reached more safely by visitors. […]
New trip to the World Nomad Games
Untamed Borders is launching a new adventure to the World Nomad Games, in a collaboration with award-winning journalist Autumn Phillips. The Central Asian tour takes in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and coincides with the Games in Astana (Kazakhstan), which celebrates sports and other activities played by nomadic communities. This includes horseback wrestling, horseback archery, hunting […]
New trekking trip in Yemen
Adventure travel company Untamed Borders is launching a pioneering new trekking trip in the Hadramout region of Yemen. The first of the new hiking tours will begin in January 2025, in the east of the country, with sections of the route running in and out of the region’s date palm lined wadis and across its […]
How to get a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has seen a rise in international tourists over recent years. Many people are drawn to the stunningly beautiful scenery and the country’s immense amount of history – with the nation being situated at a crossroads of cultures and civilisations. The Afghanistan visa process isn’t as straight forward as many other destinations, so understanding where […]
How to travel to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan was at the heart of the ancient Silk Road and today it contains a fascinating wealth of historic sites, spanning the ages. No trip is to the country is complete without visiting its historic trading hubs including Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The nation is awash with beautiful ancient mosques, mausoleums and caravanserai, famed for their […]
How to travel to Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan contains some of the most jaw-dropping scenery on the planet, with enormous peaks and truly wild and remote nature. It also played an important role on the ancient Silk Road and there is history oozing out of its towns and villages. The country is a haven for hiking, trekking and horse riding in the […]