Category: News

Our journey into Afghanistan’s remote Wakhan Corridor has been featured by Arab News, highlighting a story that sits at the heart of why we travel. Following a group of women venturing far beyond the expected, the piece captures a side of Afghanistan rarely seen — defined not by headlines, but by human connection, quiet resilience, and remarkable hospitality.

It reflects what continues to draw us to places like this: the opportunity to challenge assumptions, engage with complexity, and uncover stories that deserve to be told with nuance and care. Being recognised in Arab News is a meaningful moment — and a reminder of our commitment to journeys that go deeper than the surface.

Our journey into one of Afghanistan’s most remote and misunderstood regions has been spotlighted by The Telegraph, in a powerful piece exploring a trek deep into the heart of the historic Great Game. Following routes once travelled by 19th-century spies and explorers, the story traces our attempt to unravel a mystery that even imperial powers failed to solve.

The article captures what drew us there in the first place: raw landscapes, untold histories, and the quiet intensity of travelling far beyond the familiar. It reflects our belief that travel, at its best, is about curiosity, context, and meaningful engagement with place — even in destinations few dare to explore.

Being featured by The Telegraph is a moment of pride for us, and a reminder of why we continue to seek out journeys that challenge assumptions and bring forgotten stories back into the light.

We’re delighted to share that our work has been spotlighted in Hugh Philpott’s Substack feature, “Seeking the Source with Sophie.” In this thoughtful piece, Hugh celebrates Sophie Ibbotson’s remarkable investigation into an enduring geographical question: where exactly does the Oxus River begin?

The article honours Sophie’s blend of meticulous archival research, rigorous fieldwork, and clear-headed analysis — a combination that goes far beyond cartography into the living geography of Central Asia. What emerges is not just the answer to a long-standing academic riddle, but a reminder that even in our age of satellites and GPS, there are landscapes and questions still not fully explored.

What makes this feature especially meaningful for us is its affirmation of why we do what we do: to champion journeys of curiosity and depth, where history, environment, and lived experience converge. Being acknowledged in this context — as part of the conversation about what it means to think deeply and move boldly across the world — feels like a true milestone.

We’re proud to share that our latest research has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Asian Affairs, bringing fresh insight to a question that has captured explorers, cartographers, and historians for more than 200 years: where does the mighty River Oxus — the Amu Darya — truly begin?

In this article, “Where is the Source of the Oxus? New Research in the Wakhan Corridor”, we present findings from the 2024–25 Oxus Expedition, conducted in one of the most remote reaches of the Pamir Mountains. Guided by local expertise and combining historical inquiry with modern fieldwork, this work challenges long-standing assumptions and advances our collective understanding of Central Asia’s most enigmatic river.

Being featured in an academic publication of this calibre is a milestone for our team — not just as a scholarly contribution, but as a testament to the value of deep curiosity, collaboration with local partners, and on-the-ground exploration in places few researchers reach. We’re excited to share this story with you and continue the journey of uncovering the world’s hidden geographical truths.