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We dropped down over Taldyk Pass, and the tiny town of Sary Tash lay spread out before us at the base of the mountain. When my pre-arranged taxi ride from Osh, Kyrgyzstan to Murghab, Tajikistan fell through, I had experienced a few minutes of panic. My Tajik visa was date-specific, and my permitted time in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Area was...

Photo by: Nils Nedel If you spend a lot of time at airports, you know that little comforts can make a big difference. Whether it saves you from standing in an hour-long line, or gets you access to a free sushi buffet before your flight, sometimes paying a little extra is worth the small luxuries. But in a world of...

THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING PATAGONIA.  All the information you need to know, right here in one place! An absolute must read for anybody considering a trip to Patagonia, all based on our first hand experience traveling there. Los Cuernos in Torres del Paine Chile WHY SHOULD I GO? Patagonia has been inspiring visitors for decades. Vivid teal lakes, cloud...

Bali: A paradise island with lush tropical lands, surrounded by clear water beaches, and etched with mesmerizing cultures. Bali has so much natural beauty and wonders it's no surprise it's such a sought after vacation destination. While Bali may be any traveler’s dreamland, it may also seem like an expensive trip. Even though it is the most expensive island in Indonesia, I'm...

Looking for an adventurous getaway where you can explore fascinating cultures, hike through lush lands to volcano tops, and relax and catch waves in warm coastal towns? Then check out Guatemala. This beautiful country is filled with diverse regions - from mountainous jungles to desert lands, and it is spotted with 37 volcanoes with astonishing views. With so many sights...

Matador Brand Ambassador Gretka Milkovic and her partner spent the last several months exploring South America. Here is a look at their favorite places.  We spent 5 months traveling around South America visiting all together 8 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. And let me tell you, South America has it all. From turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea,...

Fascinated by the Middle East, but concerned about unrest in Egypt or Jordan? Morocco (located in North Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain) is a great alternative, with a friendly and welcoming culture and endless possibilities for adventure and authentic cultural experience. From Casablanca to Marrakech, and Tangier to Taghazout, Morocco’s cities are home to a vibrant, cosmopolitan...

Parenthood isn’t the end of adventure, it’s the opportunity to introduce your mini-me to new food, architecture, customs, and languages. While some things simply don’t mix, like small children and large prey animals, the world is full of safe, age-appropriate destinations. Three to try: cultural immersion in Peru; Borneo, a nature lover’s paradise that’s also affordable for families; and Costa...