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Whats it like on an Oasis Pakistan Tour?
Northern Pakistan is an incredibly beautiful and friendly place to visit and I was lucky enough to join our PAKISTAN Karakorum Highlights & Chitral Valley (21 days) tour. Here are a few pointers on what to expect.
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The wonder of the Galapagos Islands
Nestled in the waters of the Pacific Ocean are the beautiful Galapagos Islands, part of the South American country of Ecuador, which sits around 1,000km away. There are 13 main islands in the group, 5 of which are completely uninhabited, and all of which hold plenty to explore.
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Did you know that we run a trip from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?
This action-packed overland adventure travels through South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe; it’s an amazing trip visiting renowned gameparks, enjoying spectacular views and finishing in an adrenalin heaven!
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The best Hikes on trips with Oasis Overland
Worried about losing your fitness while you’re on holiday? Here’s some of the best ways to get out and about and get that heart racing!
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Crew Focus: Alexis
Oasis Overland Tour Leader Alexis has worked with us in Africa, South America and South East Asia - learn a little bit about her.
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10 Fun facts about Vietnam
With a diverse mixture of bustling cities, incredible landscapes, fabulous cuisine, a rich culture and the chance to relax and unwind; Vietnam is a destination travellers should have on their must visit list!
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5 tips for Solo travelling Newbies
For most people, the idea of travelling solo is pretty scary. In fact, pretty much everyone who’s never done it before would be anxious at the idea of jetting off to a foreign country on their own, but it’s those that go anyway that create some of the best experiences. It doesn’t take long for the nerves to go and the fun to start!
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Trucking through Tajikistan
Retracing the ancient Silk Road was something I’ve been lucky enough to do a couple of times, but this didn’t do anything to quell the excitement of driving the Pamir Highway. I’d heard all about the stark beauty of the road across the “Roof of the World”, not to mention tales of the “interesting” road conditions. I was ready for it all!
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Travelling with Nomads
If you have access to British Television and have been inspired, or intrigued, by Kate Humble’s Living With Nomads series our Marrakech to Marrakech (11 days) Trek Morocco – Berber Migration Trip allows you to spend six days travelling with a Berber family as they move their animals between summer and winter pastures.
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Colombia: an Overview
Tell anyone you’re travelling to Colombia, and you’ll inevitably get the raised eyebrows, widening of the eyes, and a slight pause, before they respond. Forgive me if you surround yourself by well-travelled/news-clued-up people, but if like me, most of your friends and colleagues don’t travel, or at least not to “dangerous” countries, you should prepare yourself for this type of reaction. Again and again.
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Bolivia a hidden gem
Bolivia: a small, landlocked country in South America. Often overshadowed by its very famous neighbour, Peru, this tiny country has more than ample to satisfy a tourist thirsty for adventure. For whatever reason, it hasn’t quite made it onto the main tourism stage, but as a company who’ve travelled there for a number of years now, we’re determined to shout about how fantastic it really is! Check these facts out:
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Make 2019 amazing with an African Overland Trip
Every year, we all set out to make this one ‘the one’. We want to make it bigger, better, and more memorable than the years before, and we want actually to do something with our time. However, how can you do that? Make 2019 amazing with an African Overland Trip.
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10 Fun facts about Uzbekistan to celebrate the new Visa free regime
On 1st February 2019 a visa-free regime was established in Uzbekistan for 45 countries for 30 days from the date of entry. These countries include the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and most European nations. Our American and Canadian friends will still need to apply for an E-Visa prior to entry. Full details of the new regime can be found here.
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Discover the wonders of Peru and Bolivia
South America is a must-see destination on many travellers’ lists, and rightly so! It’s brimming with diverse culture, from the food to the music, and home to some of the most incredible sights on this Earth. Delve deep into the area with Oasis Overland and explore Peru and Bolivia, just two of the countries that make it so special.
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It's a good time to book your Overland Trip
If you are thinking of booking a trip, do it now!!! As the majority of our trip costs are looking to increase on the 15th Jan 2019 (Tuesday!). So if you book before this time then you will get the current trip cost (please note local payments may still increase, as these are reviewed during the year & are dependent on local operators).
