Our Experience on Hitchhiking in Turkmenistan
If you’re thinking of hitchhiking in Turkmenistan, think twice again! Our very long journey from Turkmenistan to Ashgabat.
Posts by Sunrise Odyssey:
Inevitable Culture Shocks in Iran
Our experience on what it was like travelling in Iran, getting used to the culture shocks and our answer to whether Iran is safe for travel.
Mashhad – The holiest city in Iran
Our first stop in Iran, Mashhad, the holiest city. Our experience on visiting the holy Haram-e-Razavi and we were privileged to be able to enter the Golden Dome!
Tips on choosing the right hiking shoes
If you’re planning on buying a pair of hiking shoes for your next trek, check out our 5 practical tips on choosing the right pair of hiking shoes for you!
Visiting the Kaluts of Shahad Desert in Kerman
One of our most amazing experiences ever, visiting the humongous natural sand castles Kaluts in the Shahad Desert of Kerman, camping under the beautiful night sky and enjoying the most glorious sunrise ever!
12 Interesting Facts About Armenia That You Might Not Know
Do you know that Armenia is one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world? Or that the orange colour in their flag represents apricot? Or that Armenia is the first country that has adopted Christianity as its state religion? Read on for more interesting facts about Armenia that you might not know.
Exploring Georgia Part 2
Our recommended list of things to do in Georgia which includes the impressive 13th storeys cave city Vardzia, Uplistsikhe, Prometheus Cave, Sapara Monastery and more!
Travel Off Road in Uzbekistan – Asraf Village, Aral Sea & Ancient Khiva
Here are our suggestions on travelling off the beaten road in Uzbekistan to the beautiful Asraf village, the fast disappearing Aral Sea and ancient Khiva!
Khiva – The Slave City of Central Asia
An ancient city well known for its brutal past as being one of the most important slave trading markets in Central Asia. We also got to witness the making of bread and the celebration of the newly weds in Khiva!
Our First & Best Experience of Couch surfing in Iran
This was our first experience of couch surfing in Iran and it was one of the best that we’ve ever had! This family definitely affirmed the saying that Iranians are the most hospitable people ever!
