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 […]

Tourists support Afghanistan’s only ski race & help to form a new club

As tourists have started to return to Afghanistan over the past 18 months, some have helped to arrange the country’s only ski race. Now a new ski club has launched in Bamyan Province, with a helping hand from international visitors, and there is a plea for more support from the international community. Bamyan is one […]

How to get a Pakistan visa

Pakistan, is a beautiful and immensely charismatic country, with a rich diversity, both in terms of scenery and culture. The South Asian nation stretches from the Arabian Sea, to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, and shares borders with India, Afghanistan, Iran and China.    It boasts vibrant cities, incredible nature, a wild variety of […]

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 […]

How to get a visa for Somalia

Somalia, situated on the Horn of Africa, has the longest coastline on the African mainland. Culturally it feels like a bridge between the Arab and African worlds. The nation, with its currently borders, was only created in 1960 after a period of British and Italian rule. It sits just across the Gulf of Aden from […]

How to travel to Socotra

The island of Socotra is one of the ecological jewels of the world. The Yemeni island, in the north-west Indian Ocean, has been coined the Galapagos of the Middle East, due to its rich biodiversity and vast array of rare and endemic species of plant and wildlife. Socotra’s remote location means very few people have […]