The Adventures of Nicole

Updated October 2026, Istaravshan Travel Guide: 10 Things to Do was originally written in January 2020 If you’re looking for historic Silk Road architecture in northern Tajikistan, Istaravshan is one of the country’s most interesting stops. Located in the Fergana Valley between Khujand and Dushanbe, the city is packed with old mosques, madrasas, mausoleums, bazaars and tradit...

Updated October 2026, Tajikistan Itinerary: 1 to 4 Weeks was originally written in February 2019 Tajikistan is one of those countries where the number of days you have dramatically changes what you can see. You can easily spend a week exploring the Fann Mountains and northern Tajikistan, two weeks adding a section of the Pamir Highway, or three to four weeks traveling deeper ...

Updated October 2026, Kashgar Travel Guide: Things to Do & Tips was originally written in August 2018 Kashgar is one of the most fascinating cities in western China. Sitting in the far west of Xinjiang near the borders with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, Kashgar has been an important Silk Road trading center for more than 2,000 years. Today, its Uyghur culture, baz...

Updated October 2026, Vintgar Gorge Slovenia: How to Visit was originally published in January 2021 Vintgar Gorge is one of the most popular places to visit near Lake Bled, Slovenia. Located in Triglav National Park, the gorge is carved by the Radovna River and lined with wooden walkways, turquoise pools, waterfalls, and steep forested cliffs. I first visited Vintgar Gorge on...

Updated October 2026, Two Week Uzbekistan Itinerary: The Ultimate 14 Day Route was originally written in January 2019 Planning a trip to Uzbekistan? This 2 week Uzbekistan itinerary covers the country’s major Silk Road cities, from Tashkent and Samarkand to Bukhara and Khiva, with time for the desert landscapes of Aydarkul and the remote sights of Karakalpakstan.