The valleys of Khorezm have seen their fair share of brutal and barbaric history. Once, mighty fortresses dotted the landscape, fighting for control of what used to be very fertile lands. While driving through the harsh desert of Khorezm it is very difficult to imagine that this was one of the richest areas in Uzbekistan, […]
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:
The singing sand dunes of Death Valley National Park
With a name that conjures everything that is harsh and dangerous, the Death Valley National Park – the largest in the contiguous United States – is a place of extremes. Its mountains rise sharply from the lowest point in North America (86 meters below sea level) to over 3,000 meters above sea level. In the […]
Top things to see when visiting Zion National Park
The red coloured towering monoliths of Zion National Park inspired visitors and Utah inhabitants for centuries. Representing a place of peace and a refuge, the park was named by the Mormon settlers who called this beautiful but harsh environment their home. Today, Zion is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. […]
