Travel in Uzbekistan is surprisingly easy and relatively comfortable. The country has lots to offer but getting in can be a bit difficult at first. This guide is intended to help you understand the country and plan your own trip. VISA: This is easily the worst part of travel to Uzbekistan. US Citizens can obtain [...]
Malaria: Our Decision
August 4, 2010 By 6 Comments
If you think something small can’t make a difference in life, think of a mosquito. One sleepless night, ruined picnic or one sore arm, a single mosquito can be the cause of so many of life’s displeasure’s. Unfortunately for travelers and many in the developing world, it is a little more serious. Mosquitoes carry two [...]
Country Guide: Egypt
June 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
Egypt may be a touristy place but it is also extremely backpacker friendly with a rather large selection of budget accommodation options in all major tourist spots as well as 50% student discounts at most attractions with a student ID, including an ISIC card. Transportation: Getting up and down the Nile is best done by [...]
Report Card: Budget for Africa
June 21, 2010 By 10 Comments
Africa was shockingly expensive. We expected that the touristy activities would be expensive but we underestimated the degree to this expense. True, eating in Africa can be cheap, lodging too, but that’s about where the cheapness ends. We definitely could have spent less here, but we wanted to do the “big” Africa things: safari, Kilimanjaro, [...]
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