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 […]
Best photos of Uzbekistan
A collection of our favourite memories from Uzbekistan:
The opulent gold altars and aqueducts of Tepotzotlan
One of Mexico‘s magical towns, Tepotzotlan (not to be confused with Tepoztlan!) is a short drive away from Mexico City and makes for a pleasant day out. The town is home to an impressive Baroque-era cathedral, the National Museum of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, and a lively market. For the more adventurous, Tepotzotlan is […]
