The Gone Goat

Here’s a detailed guide of how to get from Ljubljana to Lake Bled by bus and other transport, what to do in Lake Bled and where to stay. One can’t imagine the magnificence and beauty of Lake Bled in this part of the world.

Hiking the Peaks of Balkans Trails in Europe stood out in every aspect — the 192km trail offers a glimpse of traditional Balkan culture and warm hospitality. Stretching across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo, the trek weaves through some of the most remote and unspoiled corners of the Balkans.

Spending 10 days, 2 weeks or 45 days in the Balkans? Here’s a complete Balkans itinerary of how I slow travelled the region going to Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania with lots of hiking and beach time.

The land of silk roads, nomadism, yurts and vast steppes. Here’s a complete Kazakhstan itinerary from 5 to 10 days. The country is so vastly underrated and HUGE — when I say huge, you should know that their desert roads can go on and on for 4,000 km.

Trekking in Kyrgyzstan in the shadow of the Tien Shan mountains takes you to places at the edge of civilization where nomadic herdsmen traverse mountains and valleys once used to trade goods. Here are the 10 surreal hikes to experience in Kyrgyzstan along the silk road.

Bearded mountaineers and amateur climbers were seen thronging this part of the world. Here is a guide on how to climb or trek Lenin Peak Base Camp in the Trans-Alay Range of the Pamir Mountains between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Here are some of the best storied and beautiful places to visit in Kyrgyzstan. I spent close to a month in Kyrgyzstan and yet I could not get enough of the endless towns at the foot of the mountains and the seemingly unending glaciers, valleys and hospitality.

Visiting the Charyn Canyon national park, rightly tagged as Kazakhstan’s Grand Canyon and even possibly the second largest Canyon after the US, I was intrigued about this place. Here’s a guide to joining a camping tour as we witness a place that is close to 12 million years old.

The emerald green beauty of Kolsai Lakes and sunken forest of Lake Kaindy from Almaty towards Saty village makes it one of the best places to stop on your itinerary in Kazakhstan.

Here’s what’s it like to trek Kol Tor lake, a day trip hike from Bishkek. You’ll find a wild path folded into the crest of Kyrgyzstan’s majestic mountains. It kind of felt like we had stumbled into a fantasy land where all our worries and life problems seem to end at the edge of this neon turquoise lake.

Holing up in a yurt in Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan with nomadic herders in the countryside cottage began to sound awfully appealing. At an altitude of 3,447m, the Kalmak-Ashuu pass is one of four passes that lead up to the Song-Kul lake. Here’s what to do and how I spend my time in Song-Kul lake.

The walnut forests of Arslanbob, Kyrgyzstan and community based tourism homestays are some of the reasons why people flock to Arslanbob. People visit for the fiery suite of October when it is harvest season and the walnuts are ripe but often miss the sublime prelude of August where the fields are embroidered with flowers. Here’s what’s it like to visit the walnut haven.

Here’s what it is like to hike in Ala Archa National Park on a day trip from Bishkek or an extended one. We tottered along looking at the wonderful pine trees dotting the mountains of Kyrgyzstan as we climbed up graveled paths and glacier streams.

I have to admit when it comes to finding the best sustainable metro crossbody bags out there — it is tough to find something that fits with my lifestyle. Here’s reviewing the ALPAKA Metro Crossbody bag!

Which is the best trail running shoes for wide feet? If you are a hiker living in hot countries and prefer trail running shoes over bulky hiking shoes or simply want a trail running shoes for real trails, here’s my picks.

For me, it’s the moments, portraits, stars and just being able to catch a glimpse of humanity and peek into their universe that really makes me want to choose a camera as opposed to my smartphone cam! Here are the best backpacking and hiking cameras in 2022.

If budget is your main concern, the following bikes are the best hybrid bikes under $500 for men and women that ships worldwide. You could use it as a city bike or go on a long commute. A hybrid will do them all, on a shoestring budget within reason.