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Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh
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Mountains and Monasteries
A Short Walk in the Wakhan Corridor
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Cross into this forgotten valley and you'll trade the insanity of modern Afghanistan for a far wilder frontier: a last-ditch, back-of-beyond outpost of breathtaking beauty, ancient strongholds, and 25 centuries of war. But can you ever leave?
Worldwide Wild
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Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, India, Japan, Laos
Hot Spot
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Question: Can adventure travel take root in struggling, war-ravaged countries where the smoke is still clearing?Test Case: The Republic of Georgia, home to unspoiled wilderness, beautiful mountains, and (oh, drat) fugitive Chechen rebels and rumored Al Qaeda cellsAnswer: Good question!
Walking the Line
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An ardent defender of wilderness reflects on the solace of the mountains—and reconsiders his long-ago travels in Afghanistan, and a new world of human tragedy

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Silk Road to Samarkand via Kashgar
World Expeditions
from $5390, 29 days
This extraordinary journey follows the ancient Silk Route from its source in Xian, China, through an ever changing landscape to the fabled city of...
iExplore Central Asia - The Silk Road
iExplore
from $4495, 16 days
The region known loosely as Central Asia is a vast arena of desert, steppe and knotted mountain ranges. For more than 2000 years, this area has been...
Bhutan - A Journey Into the Peaceful Kingdom
Boundless Journeys
from $4495, 12 days
Our active adventure through the isolated Kingdom of Bhutan offers glimpses of a sacred heritage and distinctive identity that for centuries has remained shrouded by high peaks. ......
Bhutan - the Chomolhari Trek
Boundless Journeys
from $4395, 13 days
Trekking in Bhutan amongst the lofty ridges of the Himalayas, breathtaking views abound as we witness a rich Buddhist culture, friendly people, and few other visitors. ......
Nepal: Annapurna Trek & Seti River Excursion
Country Walkers
from $3698, 11 days
Few trips to Nepal encompass the whole of this rich and spiritual country. Designed to take in temples and snowcapped peaks, mountain villages, and...