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Post published:November 22, 2020
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Iraqi Kurdistan is currently open to international travelers. Where Can I Go? Updated 1st June, 2022This is your one stop shop for all Covid-19 travel updates for every destination we…

Is Afghanistan Safe to Travel?

Post published:April 21, 2020
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Travel in Pre - Revolution & Invasion Afghanistan Afghanistan was not always a place so associated with war and strife. In a world of pre- revolution Iran and pre -…

5 Must See Places In Chernobyl

Post published:May 13, 2019
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Tour the Chernobyl Exclusion ZoneChernobyl needs no introduction. This isn't a history of the disaster but merely a guide on some of the most eerie and fascinating places left in…

Top 5 Tips For Flying Long Haul

Post published:April 18, 2019
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As a tour manager for Rocky Road Travel, I spend a good few of my precious hours each year in the sky. While not quite having the means to fly…

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Ignacio Fernández Santamaría

05:08 08 Jul 22

A lifetime experience, totally worth it. I would like to highlight Shane’s willingness and openness to speak several... times before my trip to Syria. Everything went as agreed and planned. I highly recommend Rocky Road Travel and their local team, including guide and drivers. Many thanks!read more

Thiago Braga

14:48 12 Jun 22

Shane organized a 7 days private tour to Syria on May. Its impressive how everything was so well organized. The guide... that was chosen was great and explained a lot about the history. Definitely worth the visit and recommend going with Rocky Road.read more

Kiana Cicero

08:11 27 May 22

Shane and Rocky Road were amazing to work with! We booked two tours through them - Syria and Kurdistan and everything... was better than we could have asked for.Shane was very responsive, helpful and professional while the local tour guides were amazing. They were knowledgeable, entertaining, and helpful the whole way through.Would definitely recommend Rocky Road for any of the off the beaten path tours as they took a lot of the stress away from travelling here!read more

Kok Shee Mun

14:36 22 May 22

My husband and I just came back recently from a private tour in Socotra booked with Shane and it was 1 of the best... trips we've undertaken! Being the outdoor enthusiasts that we are, Socotra was just amazing.Pre trip admin was a hassle free process and Shane was nothing but friendly, professional and prompt to respond to all our queries. The Socotra FAQ and packing list provided was also very helpful. We also appreciate that Rocky Rock strives to be eco-friendly and sustainable in it's practices.During the trip, we were very well taken care of by our wonderful crew. Our guide Adnan was especially knowledgeable, and he made our trip so much more enriching and insightful with his sharing about the island, people, culture, flora and fauna. His extensive network also meant that we had access to places that other tour groups didn't seem to have ie. chilling out with the locals at their hideouts, and spending a night at a local's home when wind was too strong to set up camp etc, while being warmly received by the hosts and sharing a community meal with them.The beauty of some of the wild pristine places on the island is just unparalleled, and made all the more special when we had the places to just ourselves most of the time! From stunning beaches with clear blue waters, to breathtaking vista of a valley filled with Dragon blood trees, and swimming in a pool in a canyon, seeing the resident pod of dolphins in action and snorkeling and seeing a wide variety of sea creatures just offshore, everyday in Socotra was an adventure.Will strongly recommend a trip to Socotra with Rocky Road for those up for a dose of sun, sand, sea and nature and with an adventurous spirit!read more

Vytautė Seinauskaitė

19:12 21 May 22

I had incredible tour in Iraq and Kurdistan with Rocky Road Travel.The guides were so autentical and genuise.... Traveling with them opened so many doors to sites we otherwise wouldn’t have had access to.All tour people were so intresting. Now I have more friends.Shane made planning and booking the tour so easy.Already booked for my next trip.read more

Car Car

20:32 09 May 22

I spent 6 days in Syria in May 2022.I have visited incredible places, met nice people and eaten incredible food.... 😀Shane and Ayoub have organized everything perfectly and my guide, Shamel, was the real added-value of the tour, always kind and giving interesting insights.I strongly recommend Rocky Road Travel!read more

Kate Maher

06:21 27 Apr 22

Travelled to Socotra with Rocky Road travel and had an amazing trip! Had to change flights and Shane was so... accommodating. I had lots of questions before the trip and he answered them with ease, and always replied promptly. Highly recommend them for your next adventure! Already looking up other trips to do with Rocky Road!read more

Timo Liu

09:23 22 Apr 22

Great tour to Socotra! From Transit, food to tents everything was very well organized.Shane and the local guides were... fun and professional.Over all very nice experienceread more

Stefano Bodello

09:14 22 Apr 22

Great once in a lifetime Socotra experience with Rocky Road Travel. Beautiful shore and sea excursion in the alien... Socotra environment. The whole island is stunning and the organization is perfect, good food and fun with people from all over the world!Stefanoread more

Simon Wong

18:17 13 Apr 22

Went on a wonderful Iraq tour with Shane. Coordination & logistics are essential for travelling in this part of the... world, Shane and his team definitely did a splendid job. The guides are resourceful, react to unexpected situations with ease, all with a smile & loads of energy. Highly recommended for your next adventure to wherever Shane & his team can bring you.read more

Nafeesa Khan

15:53 13 Apr 22

An epic Iraq tour not to be missed! Action packed, all inclusive, giving you the historical, cultural, religious and... everyday life experience in Iraq. This trip created memories beyond my imagination! Well done Rocky Road Travel!read more

Clare Maraist

17:43 28 Mar 22

Just returned from one of the most wonderful adventures through Iraq with Rocky Road Travel. Shane and his team make... sure to not only show you the historic sights but also fabulously interweave experiences with the locals. I’ve been around a lot but this easily made my top 3 and that has almost all to do with Rocky Road. Thanks, Shane!read more

Benjamin Justin

07:23 26 Mar 22

Never being a person for tours but gave rockyroad for Syria a go, I was super worried about doing a tour in case I got... stuck with a group I didn’t like or if the tour was bad in generalBut from day one of the tour everyone in the group became great mates and the flexibility of the tour from the guides was unbelievable. I had always heard the stories of “you can’t walk around Syria alone” but with Rockyroad if you want free time to go walk anywhere you want you have it and any time a person on the tour asked to see something that wasn’t in the tour the guides did their best to make it happenAbsolutely would recommend Rockyroad anyone wanting to do a off the beaten trail country!read more

Hans Eichstetter

14:40 25 Mar 22

I have been on the March Syria tour. The group was wonderful, the experiences intense and the tour guide very... professional. Highly recommended, Hansread more

Michelle Zammit

17:13 17 Mar 22

Travelled to Socotra with Rocky Road and practically everything about the tour exceeded my expectations. Fantastic... organisation in a destination which is difficult to reach, but so rewarding. Highly recommended.read more

Pissed Off Pixie

09:33 03 Mar 22

We've just returned from our trip to Socotra with Rocky Road Travel. Needless to say that travel during the covid... restrictions has been rather 'testing' as we needed to time everything to actually get on our flights to the island. Shane was extremely prompt with responding to my huge number of queries especially since our flights were 'up in the air' due to cancellations and offered a variety of solutions for a variety of scenarios. He made everything feel smooth and easy despite things on the ground being just the opposite.Socotra is an amazingly beautiful place. Our itinerary was brilliant, we had fantastic guides, fabulous food and a unique experience! The entire Rocky Road Travel team enhanced the trip by making it all run super smoothly and we have had such fun being able to enjoy the experience with our lovely fellow travellers and now have memories for a lifetime!This was our first trip with Rocky Road Travel and we will definitely be travelling with them a

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