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Adventure is never too far

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Joanna and Rafael on the approach to Chimtarga Pass.

Trekking

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Backpacks, climbing helmets, boots, ropes and camping equipment laid out on a wooden floor.

Dushanbe – One More Piece of Paper

Tajik hospitality, refreshments on a tapchan.

Through the Anzab Tunnel

View of Lake Alaudin from Talbass Pass at 3450 m above sea level.
Fann Mountains

Alaudin – 2 Passes and a Turquoise Lake

Rain falling over lush hillsides and swollen waterfalls.

Five Days of High Pressure

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Field note / Tajikistan Joanna and Rafael trekking in the Fann Mountains

Not Far At All

Travel is not a checklist

Some places deserve more than a pin: demanding routes, small detours, hard-won lessons and landscapes outside the standard lists. Every story stays connected to the map and wide context.