Archive - YuzuOnTheGo

A short reflection on feeling home, routine, and the lack of both

Mar 29 •

The hidden half of the Pashtun world

As a foreign woman, I was let into the homes of the very conservative Pashtuns. Here's a short story of my encounters and experience.

Mar 8 •

January 2025

Border to Border: a Journey Through Afghanistan

The mention of “Afghanistan” itself raises quite a few eyebrows, let alone in the context of crossing it by car. Here's my account, as a woman, of that…

Jan 26 •

The Pamir Highway - Part 7 (the end!)

Day 7: From Murghab to Sary-Tash

Jan 20 •

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The Pamir Highway - Part 6

Day 6: From Rachiv to Murghab

Jan 18 •

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The Pamir Highway - Part 5

Day 5: From Ishkashim to Rachiv

Jan 11 •

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The Pamir Highway - Part 4

Day 3: From Rushon to Dasht + Day 4: From Dasht to Ishkashim

Jan 9 •

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The Pamir Highway - Part 3

Day 2: From Qalai-Khum to Rushon

Jan 7 •

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The Pamir Highway - Part 2

Day 1: From Dushanbe to Qalai-Khum

Jan 3 •

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The Pamir Highway - Part 1

How we ended up driving on the Roof of the World in November

Jan 1 •

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November 2024

The Uzbek Carpet Hunt

How we found an antique camel wool carpet that fits our van

Nov 20, 2024 •

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October 2024

Interesting Anecdotes from an Uninteresting Road

From Beyneu to Nukus is a straight, long road that splits steppes and deserts in two symmetrically boring halves. Still, it was a fun drive.

Oct 15, 2024 •

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