Hi, I’m so glad you’re already here. 👋🏼
I’m still working on more blog entries so check back soon for travel stories and tips from some of my recent travels to: Uzbekistan, Syria, Mozambique, and more. In the meantime, you can find my latest (mis)adventures on Instagram.
Recent Posts
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Is Uzbekistan Safe for Women? 2025–2026 Safety Guide for Solo Female Travelers
Is Uzbekistan Safe for Women? Here’s My Quick Answer If you’re wondering if Uzbekistan is safe for women to solo travel, let me cut…
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22 Things to Do in Uzbekistan for a Truly Immersive Trip
Of all the Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan is the best set up for tourism, and there’s no shortage of things to do in Uzbekistan….
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Is Uzbekistan Worth Visiting? Why Now is the Perfect Time
Uzbekistan may not be the first place you think of traveling to, but those who make it here are blown away. Is Uzbekistan worth…
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Socotra Island Tourism (2025-2026): The Complete Guide to Visiting Responsibly
Socotra Island tourism has always sounded a little mythical to me. An island off Yemen that people call the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean,”…
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Can You Visit Socotra? Here’s What I Wish I Knew Before I Went
Can you visit Socotra? Yes, but not in the way you might imagine. This isn’t the kind of place where you hop online, grab…
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How to get to Socotra (2025-2026 Guide)
Why Socotra? Why this guide? Some call Socotra Island the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.” It’s long been an off-the-beaten-path kind of travel destination…
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Is Socotra Safe? My Experience and What You Need to Know
Socotra is one of the most unique and otherworldly places I’ve ever visited and one of the safest to travel in Yemen. With dragon…
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16 Incredible Things to Do in Socotra Island (and Why You Should Go)
Why Visit Socotra Is everyone talking about Socotra yet? I’ve known about this remote island for decades, but in recent years it’s become one…
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10 Incredible Places to Visit in Baghdad, Iraq: From Ancient Streets to Modern Monuments
Think there’s no reason to visit Baghdad, Iraq? Think again. I spent several days in the capital during my 10-day trip through Iraq—and let…
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Why Visit Iraq? Here’s a 10-Day Itinerary That Will Change How You See the Country
Iraq is probably not on your bucket list. But maybe it should be. For decades, most headlines about Iraq focused on conflict and chaos….
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Can You Visit Iraq as a Tourist?
👋🏼 Welcome to Just Wanderlust—where we go beyond the obvious tourist destinations. I wanted my first post to break some myths wide open, and…
