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© Nothing Declared creator Brandon Niles Cox is an avid traveler with a dream of inspiring and helping others reach epic reach off beaten destinations. Working as a leader in the aviation industry, a travel consultant and sommelier. Nothing Declared focuses on adventure travel, international conflict research, photography, and the wine we enjoy along the way.
This site features detailed travel tips, how to guides, photography and informative short stories on rarely visited part of the world. The world is remarkably accessible, and we all need guidance on how to efficiently get there!

Brandon has spent over 120 months in 170+ countries on all 7 continents as an avid traveler, independent international conflict researcher, author, and photographer.

Currently he lives with his wife Emily in London, UK having recently moved from Paris, France. Brandon has worked as a leader specializing in building joint venture alliances, revenue & inventory management, pricing, capacity optimization and network management. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company after graduating from Georgia Tech studying Industrial Engineering, Management and Marketing. He has studied at Oxford University, as well as in Australia, France, New Zealand and Japan. His passion for adventure travel and conflict resolution began on a sporadic excursion from Japan to South Korea in 2003. Since then, his research has taken him to all 7 continents, over a hundred countries through over 34 active conflict zones. He has produced and directed documentaries in Ukraine, and researched conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, and Somalia during a 9 month overland journey through Africa from South Africa to Jordan and back.
Brandon Niles Cox’s work has been featured by CNN, Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech Alumni Quarterly, MTV, and Delta Air Lines Inc.

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Afghanistan – The Ancient City of Herat - 28 Sep , 2024

Afghanistan – Mazar i Sharif & Balkh Independent travel - 28 Sep , 2024

Afghanistan – Bamyan. The Buddhas and the City of Screams - 28 Sep , 2024

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This post dedicated to my favorite girlfriend ever

This post dedicated to my favorite girlfriend ever (#wife) who travels the globe with me (to places she feels are safe) and is always making me laugh and is forever my #1 supporter
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I now now know that painting in the wilderness of

I now now know that painting in the wilderness of Mongolia 🇲🇳 is "a thing" 🎨🖌️🏔️
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Camels! 🐪🐫🇲🇳 MONGOLIA Ulaanbaatar #Ul

Camels! 🐪🐫🇲🇳 MONGOLIA

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Sao Tome 🇸🇹 central market stroll - a sympho

Sao Tome 🇸🇹 central market stroll - a symphony of sights and wonderful smells where we bought our fresh fish each night.
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Grateful to have met this 💎 gem of a human at t

Grateful to have met this 💎 gem of a human at the #pyramids in #cairo recently. Always one of my favorite cities with such wonderful humans, history and food.

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🇹🇳 Tunisia. Bizzare story! Today there is th

🇹🇳 Tunisia. Bizzare story! Today there is there is a massive nationwide transportation strike today in Italy. The largest in #Milan this year. It begins at 10am. My flight was originally scheduled for 10:30 am.
The #strike includes all air traffic control, Airport staff, everything.
So my airline at the last minute pushed the flight to 930am. One hour forward.What a move! 💪 I've never seen that happen. Mostly, airlines usually cancel the flight and passengers face chaos.
✈️ I'm on the airplane and the staff is (nicely) yelling go go go to the passengers! We have to leave before 930. We have to take off before 940. The police is talking to the pilot arguing about when they can take off and when the air traffic controllers stop working.
There was just a big fight between flight attendants and some lady. Apparently the rest of her family is still in the passport control line. They are leaving them behind, rushing to take off before 940. The door is closed! At 941 our plane's wheels leave the ground 🙏🙏 incredible Very impressed by @tunisair_officiel !!!

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🌍✨ Discover Tiébélé, Burkina Faso! ✨🌍

Nestled in the heart of Burkina Faso, Tiébélé is a city which dates back to the 15th century. An incredible hidden gem known for its stunning painted houses constructed of clay. These unique homes, crafted by the Kassena people, showcase intricate geometric patterns and symbols that tell the story of their rich cultural heritage. 🏡🎨

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Gerewol Festival in Central Africa 🇹🇩 🇳🇪is a once in a lifetime experience
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at Gerewol in Niger 🇳🇪 the nomadic Woodabe m

at Gerewol in Niger 🇳🇪 the nomadic Woodabe meet once a year 🐪 in a fascinating courtship ritual where most stereotypical western gender roles seem reversed ❤️
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Gerewol, Niger 🇳🇪 is an annual courtship amo

Gerewol, Niger 🇳🇪 is an annual courtship among the Woodabe tribe where the men dress up in their finest gowns, adorn themselves with makeup and lipstick, dance and sing their hearts out in an ancient ritual to attract a wife - who select their husband from a lineup☀️.

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I'm incredibly honored to be featured by @gtalumni

I'm incredibly honored to be featured by @gtalumni @georgiatech for my travels to 180 countries! 🌎🚦 It’s been an incredible journey filled with unforgettable experiences, diverse cultures, and countless memories but most importantly the love from all of yall I have met along the way!
Also ❤️ Loving shout out to @lemmie19 for being amazing and travelling with me to countless places outside her comfort zone... no let's call them "comfort zone adjacent" 🌍 😉

Go Jackets!!
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Souvenir choices in Mongolia? 😅 🇲🇳 🐫 .

Souvenir choices in Mongolia? 😅 🇲🇳 🐫
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 timelapse - always one of my

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 timelapse - always one of my favorite cities❤️
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Nomadic Shepherd tends his flock in the ruins of M

Nomadic Shepherd tends his flock in the ruins of Merv, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲

Merve Oasis was a major Iranian city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road, near today's Mary, Turkmenistan. The city was a center of science and literature in thr Islamic world, containing more than 10 libraries with tens of thousands of books.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, #Merv was the world's largest city, with a population of up to 700,000. During this period, Merv was known as "Marw al-Shāhijān" as the "capital of the eastern Islamic world".

In 1221, the city opened its gates to an invading Mongol horde, resulting in massive devastation. Historical accounts contend that the entire population (including refugees) were killed. The city never recovered from this destruction.
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Merv, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 UNESCO site Merv, loc

Merv, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲

UNESCO site Merv, located near modern-day Mary in Turkmenistan, is an ancient city with a rich and diverse history. It was a major center on the Silk Road and has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC.

Merv was known for its impressive libraries and was a center of learning, attracting scholars, poets, and scientists1. The city was also significant in various religions, including Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam. Today, the ruins of Merv are a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting its historical importance

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🌟 Discover the Turabeg Khanym Mausoleum 🌟

🌟 Discover the Turabeg Khanym Mausoleum 🌟

📍 Location: Kunya-Urgench, Turkmenistan

Step back in time and explore the stunning Turabeg Khanym Mausoleum, a gem of Central Asian architecture! 🕌✨Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kunya-Urgench, reflecting the rich history and artistic achievements of the region.

🗓 Built: 12th-14th centuries 👑 Dedicated to: Turabeg Khanym, a Mongol princess and patroness of women

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When in Bora Bora 🌴 Different people, differen

When in Bora Bora 🌴 Different people, different approaches to getting in the water 😅❤️
@conradboraboranui @lemmie19
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Emily's Stingray survival guide 🌴Watch the tail

Emily's Stingray survival guide 🌴Watch the tail 👀 Fingers pointy ✋ be still 😅 Bora Bora, French Polynesia 🇫🇷
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Where else can you visit the Worlds largest (indoo

Where else can you visit the Worlds largest (indoor) ferris wheel 🎡 beautiful mosques 🕌 completely white all marble cities 🏛️ and chill with the most amazing people 👯( and travel companions? @fernando321espinoza @lemmie19
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A gathering of scholars? 📚 . . . . . . #t

A gathering of scholars? 📚
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