While much of Afghanistan has been roiled by near constant war since the American invasion in 2001, there are parts of the country that are still untouched by war. Frederic Lagrange traveled to one to meet people living on the edge and see the beautiful landscape.
In August 2016 I traveled through Afghanistan for two weeks, an American backpacking across the beautiful Pamir mountains in the Wakhan Corridor. This is how I did it.
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Photos from my travels in Afghanistan. I spent over 5 weeks solo travelling around this misunderstood destination, and want to share it's beauty with you.
The Pamir Highway is the world's second highest road. Offering spectacular mountain scenery, a Pamir Highway Road Trip is the ultimate adventure.
In August 2016 I traveled through Afghanistan for two weeks, an American backpacking across the beautiful Pamir mountains in the Wakhan Corridor. This is how I did it.
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While much of Afghanistan has been roiled by near constant war since the American invasion in 2001, there are parts of the country that are still untouched by war. Frederic Lagrange traveled to one to meet people living on the edge and see the beautiful landscape.
A journey along the historic Silk Road, traveling from east to west, from Xi’an, China, to Tyre, Lebanon.
Discover the beauty & hospitality of Afghanistan from an American traveler's perspective. A photo essay of landscapes & people in the Wakhan.
Topoguide de poche (en anglais) de l'éditeur Cicerone avec des fiches détaillées pour randonner au Tajikistan. Description fournie par l'éditeur :Guidebook to trekking in Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Contains 21 treks exploring 5 different mountain areas, including the Northern Ranges, Pamir Mountains and Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Also includes a handful of shorter day hikes. With advice on trekking, backpacking equipment, permits and visas, and transport. - Seasons Most trekking routes in the northern ranges of Tajikistan are accessible from May to October whereas the best time to trek the Pamirs is from June until mid-October. - Centres Penjikent is the jumping-off point in northern Tajikistan, while Sarytag, the village close to Iskanderkul, connects several trekking itineraries. Khorog is the best hub from which to venture into the Pamirs. The guide also includes five day hikes near the capital, Dushanbe. - Difficulty Routes vary from easy to very hard. While most trails are clear, solitude, river crossings, route finding, high altitude and the wild terrain of the Tajik mountains all pose varying degrees of challenge. Some treks include travel on small glaciers that require the use of crampons. - Must See Local hospitality; untamed wilderness; pristine Alpine lakes including Alaudin Lake, Iskanderkul, Leilakul, Zarojkul and Sarez; Dukdon Pass; Ravmeddara Valley; the remote Pamiri villages of Bardara and Vezdara; Shakhdara Valley, with views of Pik Engels and Pik Karl Marx; Afghan Wakhan Corridor
A practical travel guide to the Wakhan corridor, Afghanistan.
Life isn’t easy for the Wakhi people who inhabit the Pamir Mountians in the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Here are a few of my favorite Wakhan photos f…
Discover the beauty & hospitality of Afghanistan from an American traveler's perspective. A photo essay of landscapes & people in the Wakhan.
Afghanistan. A place once firmly on the traveller trail rendered, by modern history, virtually unvisited. Much of Afghanistan remains off-limits to…
While much of Afghanistan has been roiled by near constant war since the American invasion in 2001, there are parts of the country that are still untouched by war. Frederic Lagrange traveled to one to meet people living on the edge and see the beautiful landscape.
Wakhan Corridor Afghanistan Afghan Frederic Lagrange Little Pamir Mountains Altai Mountains Documentary Photo Journalism
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Life isn’t easy for the Wakhi people who inhabit the Pamir Mountians in the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Here are a few of my favorite Wakhan photos f…
Discover the beauty & hospitality of Afghanistan from an American traveler's perspective. A photo essay of landscapes & people in the Wakhan.
The ancient city of Hierapolis has long hidden a poisonous secret in its mysterious "Gate to Hell". But modern science has finally uncovered the truth behind the Roman myths.
While much of Afghanistan has been roiled by near constant war since the American invasion in 2001, there are parts of the country that are still untouched by war. Frederic Lagrange traveled to one to meet people living on the edge and see the beautiful landscape.
A look at some beautiful photos of Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor from my friend and fellow travel blogger Jonny Duncan who traveled there in 2016.
Nestled in north eastern Afghanistan, the region’s 12,000 residents live similarly to how their ancestors did centuries ago, farming and living off the land and their animals.
Life isn’t easy for the Wakhi people who inhabit the Pamir Mountians in the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Here are a few of my favorite Wakhan photos f…
Chehel Kand, Wakhan, Afghanistan I was lucky enough to visit the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan last week. It is probably one of the most remote places in the world that is inhabited. Not the easiest place to get to, especially these days with difficulty of road movements in northern Afghanistan. Having said that, this is a trip that should be on every bucket list!
In August 2016 I traveled through Afghanistan for two weeks, an American backpacking across the beautiful Pamir mountains in the Wakhan Corridor. This is how I did it.
Complete and up-to-date guide about travel in Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Check it out for everything you need to know - visas, safety, and more.
In the far northeast of Afghanistan lie the mountains of the Wakhan Corridor. This rugged area, tucked between the giants of the Hindu Kush and the Pamirs, has remained untouched by the wars that have battered the country for so many years. Jan Bakker explores this spectacular mountain landscape.
While much of Afghanistan has been roiled by near constant war since the American invasion in 2001, there are parts of the country that are still untouched by war. Frederic Lagrange traveled to one to meet people living on the edge and see the beautiful landscape.
Each week we’ll feature one photographer from the PhotoShelter community, and share his or her story behind the shots that caught our eye. Photographer: Matthieu Paley Specialty: Documentary Current Location: Turkey Clients: National Geographic, Newsweek, Time, Outside PhotoShelter Website: www.paleyphoto.com The Story: French photographer Matthieu Paley’s interest in the Pamir mountains of Afghanistan, home of a nomadic Kyrgyz […]
Adventure guide for travelling the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan (M41 Highway) after having travelled across it six times (insider tips).
