Adventures of Nicole

Antelope Island State Park Near Salt Lake City

Nicole — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Updated May 2026, Antelope Island State Park Near Salt Lake City was originally published in July 2024 Antelope Island State Park, situated on the Great Salt Lake, about 90 minutes drive from downtown Salt Lake City offers a plethora of activities, from bird watching to hiking and camping. In this quick guide, find everything you need to know you plan a perfect day trip from Salt Lake City…

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How to Get to Khafrazdara Valley, Tajikistan

Nicole — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Updated May 2026, How to Get to the Khafrazdara Valley was originally written in January 2018 This is one of the most beautiful treks in the Pamirs taking you to the stunning Khafrazdara Valley and Lakes and beyond to view Grum Grijmailo Glacier. First, you’ll need to take a crazy ride up the Bartang Valley to arrive at the village of Pasor from which you’ll start your trek. After that…

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Iran Itinerary for Independent Travelers

Nicole — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

As of May 2026, traveling in Iran is not adviseable due to the illegal war being carried out across the country by the US and Israel. Updated May 2026, Iran Itinerary for Independent Travelers was originally written in July 2019 “Welcome to Iran!” Said the man examining my passport* and stamping my visa paperwork at the Afghan-Iran border. All I had planned was 3 nights at…

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Eastern Pamir Travel Guide

Nicole — Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Updated May 2026, The Eastern Pamir Travel Guide was originally written in February 2020 The Eastern Pamir and Murghab Plateau is the most sparsely populated region of Tajikistan. The entire area is at high altitude, with the lowest point still being at or above 3,000 meters. With terrain that is arid and stark, almost moon-like with ribbon-like rivers bisecting the land and the occasional…

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A Guide to Bako National Park

Nicole — Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Updated May 2026, A Guide to Bako National Park, Borneo was originally written in April 2018 Wanna experience close encounters with wildlife, incredible jungle trekking opportunities, laze on desolate beaches, see the rare and endangered Proboscis Monkey, and want it to be easy and inexpensive to reach? Then Bako National Park is a must for anyone planning a trip to Borneo.

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Tbilisi Travel Guide

Nicole — Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Updated May 2026, 24 Things to Do in Tbilisi, Georgia + Tbilisi Travel Guide was originally published in March 2021 My first arrival to Tbilisi was near-disastrous, but I’d come to quite like the city over the next few days even though I was battling pouring rain, winds, and a canceled press trip that brought me there in the first place. Return visits have only made my fondness for…

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Minsk Minsk Metro Guide: Soviet Design Underground

Nicole — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:55 +0000

Updated May 2026, Beneath the Streets of Minsk: A Deep Dive into the Minsk Metro was originally published in October 2025 Nestled in the heart of Eastern Europe, Minsk is a city where Soviet-era grandeur meets modern architecture. While its surface tells tales of history and transformation, it’s beneath the bustling avenues that one discovers a marvel of urban engineering: the Minsk Metro.

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Peja Travel Guide, Kosovo

Nicole — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:35 +0000

Peja, Kosovo Travel Guide was originally published in May 2026 Tucked at the foot of the Rugova Mountains in western Kosovo, Peja (also known by its Albanian name, Pejë) is the kind of place that feels both rugged and warm at the same time. With snow-capped peaks looming on the horizon, Ottoman-era bazaars bustling with chatter, and a deep history tied to both Kosovo and the Serbian Orthodox…

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Ishkar & Ceramics in Istalif, Afghanistan

Nicole — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Updated May 2026, Ishkar & Ceramics in Istalif, Afghanistan was originally published in December 2021 Clung to the Koh Daman Mountains, perched on the Shomali Plains, near the former Bagram Airbase, and less than an hour drive north of Kabul, Istalif had long been on my to-do list on my various returns to Afghanistan, but I just haven’t ever made the time to visit.

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How to Get to Lake Kaindy & Kolsai Lakes

Nicole — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This publication is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Activity in Central Asia. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Nicole from The Adventures of Nicole and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

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