Few places are as mythical and as evocative of the Silk Road as Samarkand, standing in the heart of Uzbekistan. The magnificent monuments and mosques scattered throughout the city have inspired poets and artists for hundreds of years – and continue to do so. Today, Timur’s (Tamerlane) constructions are surrounded by a Soviet-style city, but […]
The Silk Road desert splendour of Khiva, Uzbekistan
The massive walls of Khiva inspired and terrified Silk Road travellers throughout the centuries. Laying on a fertile oasis next to the Amu-Darya river and surrounded by the deadly desert, this medieval city attracted the riches of the Silk Road caravans as well as envy from neighbouring khans and desert robbers. Having being in such […]
Best photos of Uzbekistan
A collection of our favourite memories from Uzbekistan:
Chiapas’s Fifty Shades of Blue
The Southern state of Chiapas is a paradise for hydrophiles, with numerous waterfalls and deep blue lakes – all surrounded by lush tropical or pine forests. A trip to any of the amazing water bodies will be a refreshing break from the heat of the archaeological treasures located in the jungles of Chiapas. Tip: As […]
